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politician

 

[ pəˈlɪtɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

public figure

A politician is a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of an elected office. Politicians are responsible for making and passing laws, representing the interests of their constituents, and making important decisions about the governance of a country or region.

Synonyms

lawmaker, public servant, statesman

Examples of usage

  • Many politicians promise to work for the betterment of society.
  • The politician delivered a powerful speech on healthcare reform.
  • The politician faced criticism for his handling of the economic crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "politician" in other languages:

🇵🇹 político

🇮🇳 राजनीतिज्ञ

🇩🇪 Politiker

🇮🇩 politikus

🇺🇦 політик

🇵🇱 polityk

🇯🇵 政治家 (せいじか)

🇫🇷 politicien

🇪🇸 político

🇹🇷 politikacı

🇰🇷 정치가 (jeongchiga)

🇸🇦 سياسي

🇨🇿 politik

🇸🇰 politik

🇨🇳 政治家 (zhèngzhìjiā)

🇸🇮 politik

🇮🇸 stjórnmálamaður

🇰🇿 саясаткер

🇬🇪 პოლიტიკოსი

🇦🇿 siyasətçi

🇲🇽 político

Etymology

The word 'politician' originated in the mid-16th century from the French word 'politicien', which in turn came from the Latin word 'politica', meaning 'civil affairs'. The term evolved to refer to those involved in government and public administration. Over time, the role of politicians has become central to the functioning of democratic societies, with politicians playing a crucial role in shaping policies and representing the interests of the public.

See also: political, politically, politicians, politics.

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