Politician

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/

Politician (noun)

  1. A person who works in government and makes decisions about laws and policies.
  2. Someone who is a member of a political party and seeks to influence public policy.

Examples

  • A politician can influence laws and policies in the community.
  • A politician often represents the views of their political party.

Common collocations: run for office, public service, campaign strategy, party affiliation, political agenda

Synonyms of Politician

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Politician

  • — A politician represents citizens, while a citizen is an individual member of the state.