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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Bass’ fundraising haul came from celebrities, politicians and business leaders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

A permit application to rebuild the Lineage cold-storage warehouse has been met with fierce backlash from politicians as well as residents who are still contending with putrid odors and health concerns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

"I have no doubt whatsoever that the people who espouse theories like those promoted by this individual will continue to disseminate them," Nunez added, referring to some French politicians.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

One CJP protester, who asked not to be named, said hearing politicians adopt Gen Z slang left her distinctly unimpressed.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

West Virginia miners lived in nearly feudal conditions—their homes, schools, churches, stores, and even their politicians owned by the mine bosses.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell