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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Authorities said the journal contained a list of about 46 names, which included celebrities and politicians.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

While Epstein was best known for his connections to businessmen and politicians, he cultivated a circle of top academics that helped launder his reputation until his arrest in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

“This is not something I do lightly,” Starmer said at a press conference, echoing politicians worldwide.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

She says there are many issues most politicians can find "common ground" on, but the public do not see that work.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

My father used to wish the politicians making big decisions would trade desserts.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye