politician

Plural

politicians

1. 1.One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

   • Politicians should serve the country's interest.

2. 2.Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.

   • Unlike the other candidates, I'm not a politician.

3. 3.A politically active or interested person.

   • Only real politicians are interested in this issue.
   • You used to be such a politician. Do you remember the debates we held in Fitzroy's rooms?

4. 4.A sly or ingratiating person.

   • There is a politician in every office.
   • Mrs. Dimitriou blushed at the compliment. "Antonios, you are such a politician," her husband chuckled.

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