politician
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a person whose job is in politics, especially someone who has been elected to a government position.
an individual professionally engaged in politics, specifically one who holds or seeks an elected or appointed office in government.
Simple“The local politician promised to build a new park if she won the election.”
In context“The veteran politician spent the afternoon canvassing in the suburbs, hoping to secure the swing votes necessary for a narrow victory.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
someone who is very good at using their influence or acting in a clever way to get what they want at work.
a person who acts in a manipulative or crafty manner to gain advantage within an organisation or social group.
Simple“He is quite a politician in the office and always knows who to talk to for a promotion.”
In context“To survive in the corporate headquarters, one must be something of a politician, navigating the complex web of internal alliances and rivalries.”
UsageOften used with a negative or cynical tone to imply the person is insincere.
Synonymsschemerstrategist
From politic + -ian.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.