Politicians: meaning, definitions and examples
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politicians
[ ˌpɒl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən ]
public figure
Politicians are individuals who are elected or appointed to public office, where they have the responsibility of making and passing laws, representing the interests of their constituents, and governing a specific area or country.
Synonyms
lawmaker, public servant, statesman
Examples of usage
- Politicians often debate in parliament on various issues.
- Many politicians campaign during elections to win the support of voters.
- Corruption is a common issue associated with some politicians.
- Politicians have the power to influence policy decisions.
- Public trust in politicians can vary depending on their actions.
Translations
Translations of the word "politicians" in other languages:
🇵🇹 políticos
🇮🇳 राजनेता
🇩🇪 Politiker
🇮🇩 politikus
🇺🇦 політики
🇵🇱 politycy
🇯🇵 政治家 (せいじか)
🇫🇷 politiciens
🇪🇸 políticos
🇹🇷 politikacılar
🇰🇷 정치인 (jeongch'in)
🇸🇦 سياسيون
🇨🇿 politici
🇸🇰 politici
🇨🇳 政治家 (zhèngzhìjiā)
🇸🇮 politiki
🇮🇸 stjórnmálamenn
🇰🇿 саясаткерлер
🇬🇪 პოლიტიკოსები
🇦🇿 siyasətçilər
🇲🇽 políticos
Word origin
The term 'politician' originated in the mid-17th century from the word 'politic,' meaning 'political,' which in turn came from the Latin word 'politicus,' relating to citizens or the state. Over time, the word evolved to refer specifically to individuals engaged in politics or government. Politicians play a crucial role in shaping the policies and direction of a country or region.
See also: political, politically, politician, politics.