politician
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.
Noun 4 meanings
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.
“Politicians should serve the country's interest.”
Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.
“Unlike the other candidates, I'm not a politician.”
A politically active or interested person.
“Only real politicians are interested in this issue.”
A sly or ingratiating person.
“There is a politician in every office.”
Etymology
From politic + -ian.
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POLITICIAN at a glance
POLITICIAN has 10 letters and scores 14 points in Scrabble (P 3 + O 1 + L 1 + I 1 + T 1 + I 1 + C 3 + I 1 + A 1 + N 1) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,438 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with politician
All rhymes- CHRISTIAN14
- GUARDIAN10
- CIVILIAN13
- EGYPTIAN14
- PHYSICIAN19
- LESBIAN9
- MEDIAN9
- MUSICIAN12
- COMEDIAN13
- HUMANITARIAN17
- HISTORIAN12
- VEGETARIAN14
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