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

Example Sentences

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By the way, the reverse also happens: Black politicians elected by majority-white House districts include Democratic Reps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Sometimes politicians say they’re going to do stuff and it doesn’t get done.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

In April, Bresnahan announced the launch of the coalition and that it would be chaired by two local politicians, former Nanticoke mayor and current City Council President Joseph Dougherty and Jessup Borough Councilman Jeff Castellani.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Many community members also resented attempts by these organizations to work with local politicians who were criticized for their handling of the disaster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Individually and together, they confounded relatives, friends, strangers, and some of the most prominent scientists, politicians, and writers of their time.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock