politician

[pol-i-tish-uhn] / ˌpɒl ɪˈtɪʃ ən /

NOUN

person pursuing or occupying elective office

Synonyms

STRONGEST

congressperson lawmaker leader legislator member of Congress officeholder president representative senator

STRONG

orator partisan speaker

WEAK

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

Example Sentences

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There was an outcry from opposition politicians, who said teenagers were being asked "intrusive and inappropriate" questions.

From BBC

Back on the roof of the Newcastle Football Foundation, Jordan Thompson and Morgan Hogarth think about what they want politicians to do.

From BBC

It recommended that changes be made to ensure elected politicians can no longer sit on such groups.

From BBC

But the race was shook up last month when progressive politician Kim declared her candidacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Most importantly, politicians across all spectrums of the party need to be much better listeners.

From Salon