Politician
noun
A person who is active in politics or involved in the government, often as a job.
The politician spoke passionately about the need for gun control laws in the country.
Often appears as...
- career politician
- corrupt politician
noun
A person who acts in a manipulative way to gain advantage, like some politicians.
He's a real politician at work, always trying to get what he wants.
Often appears as...
- slick politician
- cunning politician
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Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who is active in politics or involved in the government, often as a job.
The politician spoke passionately about the need for gun control laws in the country.
Often appears as...
- career politician
- corrupt politician
noun
A person who acts in a manipulative way to gain advantage, like some politicians.
He's a real politician at work, always trying to get what he wants.
Often appears as...
- slick politician
- cunning politician
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Political Arena
Used to describe someone officially involved in politics, typically elected or seeking election.
The governor is a respected politician in the state's political arena.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Term
Can denote a person of any political affiliation or level without any inherent positive or negative bias.
Whether Democrat or Republican, anyone can be a politician.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Context
Often refers to a career choice or professional identity centered around governance and public policies.
After studying law, she decided to become a politician.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Arena
Used to describe someone officially involved in politics, typically elected or seeking election.
The governor is a respected politician in the state's political arena.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Term
Can denote a person of any political affiliation or level without any inherent positive or negative bias.
Whether Democrat or Republican, anyone can be a politician.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Context
Often refers to a career choice or professional identity centered around governance and public policies.
After studying law, she decided to become a politician.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Arena
Used to describe someone officially involved in politics, typically elected or seeking election.
The governor is a respected politician in the state's political arena.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Term
Can denote a person of any political affiliation or level without any inherent positive or negative bias.
Whether Democrat or Republican, anyone can be a politician.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Context
Often refers to a career choice or professional identity centered around governance and public policies.
After studying law, she decided to become a politician.
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The rise of modern...
They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.
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The many meanings of...
Furthermore, the statue was so detailed and lifelike, down to the bulging veins in David's arm and the determination on his face, that it seemed a shame to hide it so far from the viewer. A council of politicians and artists convened to decide on a new location for the statue.
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Boniface Mwangi: The day...
the two politicians came together, had a cup of tea, signed a peace agreement, and the country moved on. I was a very disturbed man because I saw the violence firsthand. I saw the killings. I saw the displacement. I met women who had been raped, and it disturbed me,
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The psychology of...
a more extreme form, which we'll return to shortly. Grandiose narcissism is the most familiar kind, characterized by extroversion, dominance, and attention seeking. Grandiose narcissists pursue attention and power, sometimes as politicians,
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Economics of climate...
to stop applauding our politicians for spending hundreds of billions of dollars on ineffective green policies instead what we do need to do is to spend and encourage them to dramatically ramp up investment in green energy innovation
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5 tips to improve your...
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us. Some are small and unimportant, but others have a larger impact on our lives. For example, which politician should I vote for? Should I try the latest diet craze?
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What did democracy...
to legislate on their behalf. But this poses its own problems, including the influence of wealth, and the emergence of professional politicians with different interests than their constituents.
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Environment vs...
Brazil of today tribal rights are written down in the constitution large areas of rainforest to protect it by law and the politician looking after these areas was once a foot soldier in the
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John Bohannon: Dance vs....
Imagine our politicians using dance to explain why we must invade a foreign country or bail out an investment bank. It's sure to help. Of course someday, in the deep future,
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Illegal Marijuana Farms...
Our specific mission is to generate and disseminate scientific information for wildlife managers politicians and other individuals involved in the conservation realm
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The rise of modern...
They make exorbitant promises to their supporters, while casting their opponents as traitors actively undermining the country. But whether these politicians are sincere believers or manipulative opportunists, the dynamics they unleash can be profoundly destabilizing for liberal democracy.
Video examples
The many meanings of...
Furthermore, the statue was so detailed and lifelike, down to the bulging veins in David's arm and the determination on his face, that it seemed a shame to hide it so far from the viewer. A council of politicians and artists convened to decide on a new location for the statue.
Video examples
Boniface Mwangi: The day...
the two politicians came together, had a cup of tea, signed a peace agreement, and the country moved on. I was a very disturbed man because I saw the violence firsthand. I saw the killings. I saw the displacement. I met women who had been raped, and it disturbed me,
Video examples
The psychology of...
a more extreme form, which we'll return to shortly. Grandiose narcissism is the most familiar kind, characterized by extroversion, dominance, and attention seeking. Grandiose narcissists pursue attention and power, sometimes as politicians,
Video examples
Economics of climate...
to stop applauding our politicians for spending hundreds of billions of dollars on ineffective green policies instead what we do need to do is to spend and encourage them to dramatically ramp up investment in green energy innovation
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us. Some are small and unimportant, but others have a larger impact on our lives. For example, which politician should I vote for? Should I try the latest diet craze?
Video examples
What did democracy...
to legislate on their behalf. But this poses its own problems, including the influence of wealth, and the emergence of professional politicians with different interests than their constituents.
Video examples
Environment vs...
Brazil of today tribal rights are written down in the constitution large areas of rainforest to protect it by law and the politician looking after these areas was once a foot soldier in the
Video examples
John Bohannon: Dance vs....
Imagine our politicians using dance to explain why we must invade a foreign country or bail out an investment bank. It's sure to help. Of course someday, in the deep future,
Video examples
Illegal Marijuana Farms...
Our specific mission is to generate and disseminate scientific information for wildlife managers politicians and other individuals involved in the conservation realm
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Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I would just like to say something, ladies and gentlemen. Something that I think is very important. It is that, you, we - we own this country. We - we own it. It is not you owning it, and not politicians owning it. Politicians are employees of ours.
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Bob Marley
Jamaican Singer
Everything is political. I will never be a politician or even think political. Me just deal with life and nature. That is the greatest thing to me.
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Trent Franks
American Politician
Businesses - we protect our businesses with the guns, our banks, our money. We protect politicians with guns.
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Joe Klein
American Journalist
You know, larger-than-life politicians have larger-than-life strengths and larger-than-life weaknesses.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
We artists have the dignity to tell the truth to the people, unlike politicians.
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Jessica Savitch
American Journalist
Texas was defined by its larger-than-life characters, particularly politicians.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
I'm a politician, and as you know, politicians are rarely very funny.
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Zach Braff
American Actor
I know every politician spins the truth a little.
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Fabio Lanzoni
Italian Actor
This world is always fed up with politicians.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I would just like to say something, ladies and gentlemen. Something that I think is very important. It is that, you, we - we own this country. We - we own it. It is not you owning it, and not politicians owning it. Politicians are employees of ours.
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Bob Marley
Jamaican Singer
Everything is political. I will never be a politician or even think political. Me just deal with life and nature. That is the greatest thing to me.
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Trent Franks
American Politician
Businesses - we protect our businesses with the guns, our banks, our money. We protect politicians with guns.
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Joe Klein
American Journalist
You know, larger-than-life politicians have larger-than-life strengths and larger-than-life weaknesses.
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Rodney Dangerfield
American Comedian
I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
We artists have the dignity to tell the truth to the people, unlike politicians.
Quote examples
Jessica Savitch
American Journalist
Texas was defined by its larger-than-life characters, particularly politicians.
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Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish Politician
I'm a politician, and as you know, politicians are rarely very funny.
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Zach Braff
American Actor
I know every politician spins the truth a little.
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Fabio Lanzoni
Italian Actor
This world is always fed up with politicians.
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