politicians

NOUN

person pursuing or occupying elective office

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lawmaker leader legislator officeholder senator

STRONG

boss chieftain democrat grandstander orator partisan president republican speaker

WEAK

Party member baby-kisser congressperson handshaker member of Congress member of parliament office seeker public servant statesperson whistle-stopper

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Inflation and the cost of living remain key topics for politicians and policymakers.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

He also visited Dublin many times meeting the then President Michael Higgins and other leading politicians as he sought to improve Anglo-Irish relations post Brexit.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

But who you surround yourself with is part of who you are, which means staffers can also create problems for the politicians they work for.

From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026

CIF membership has been cautious about intervening or limiting transfer opportunities for fear politicians in Sacramento might get involved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

As his wealth and power grew, politicians courted his support, knowing that they couldn’t win without his blessing.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann