Politician: meaning, definitions and examples
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politician
[ pəˈlɪtɪʃ(ə)n ]
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
Word origin
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.