politician

Everyday

1. A person whose job is in politics, especially someone elected to run a town, a region or a country, such as a member of parliament, a senator or a mayor. tree →
2. (sometimes negative) A person who is clever at getting what they want by managing people. tree →

In the lessons

Used in civics and history lessons (how governments and elections work), in news and in stories. Phrases: «a local politician», «elected politicians», «a typical politician» (sometimes a joke about not answering questions).

Examples

• The politician gave a speech in the town square. tree →
• People vote for politicians in an election. tree →
• Our local politician visited the school. tree →
• Politicians make laws in parliament. tree →
• The politician promised to build a new hospital. tree →
• She wants to be a politician when she grows up. tree →
• He was something of a politician, and had always taken a prominent part in the local elections, so he knew the proper Parliamentary expressions to use. tree →

Note

Countable. Spelling: «-cian» like «musician». Related: «politics», «political». Not every politician is elected — some are appointed — but most in democracies are.