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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.

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Word Description / Examples
politician

Used generally to describe someone involved in politics, often in an elected capacity.

  • Many people view the politician's promises with skepticism.
  • The politician campaigned tirelessly for months.
statesman

Used to describe a respected and experienced politician, usually someone who has had a long career serving the public. It carries a positive connotation.

  • Nelson Mandela is often regarded as one of the greatest statesmen of modern times.
  • The statesman offered wise counsel during the crisis.
public servant

Refers to anyone working in public service, dedicated to serving the public good. It has a more noble connotation than 'politician'.

  • As a public servant, she worked to improve the education system.
  • Public servants often sacrifice a lot to keep the system running.
lawmaker

Specifically refers to someone who is involved in the creation or enactment of laws, usually within a legislative body.

  • The lawmaker proposed a new bill to reform healthcare.
  • Lawmaker meetings often go late into the night.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,249 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.