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politician

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃən/ · UK /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən/

Forms: politicians

politician means: A person who works in politics, especially someone elected to a government position.

noun

POLITICAL FIGUREB1

A person who works in politics, especially someone elected to a government position.

  • She is a local politician.
  • The politician promised to improve public transport.
  • Several politicians spoke at the meeting.

Similar words: political figure

Common phrases: local politician, elected politician, senior politician

CAREER IN POLITICSB2

Someone whose career is holding elected positions in government.

  • He is a career politician.
  • She became a professional politician after working as a lawyer.
  • Voters wanted someone with experience outside government, rather than another politician.

Similar words: career politician

Common phrases: career politician, professional politician, lifelong politician

ACTIVE IN POLITICSB2

A person who takes an active part or a strong interest in politics.

  • He was an amateur politician with strong opinions.
  • Local politicians organized meetings to discuss the proposed changes.
  • She became a committed politician long before she sought public office.

Similar words: political activist

Common phrases: grassroots politician, amateur politician, young politician

Questions about politician

What does politician mean?

A person who works in politics, especially someone elected to a government position.

What is politician in other languages?

Türkçe: siyasetçi · Español: político · Français: responsable politique · Deutsch: Politiker · Italiano: politico · 日本語: 政治家

How do you pronounce politician?

In American English /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃən/; in British English /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən/.

How do you use politician in a sentence?

She is a local politician. The politician promised to improve public transport.

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