B2nounformalpoliticssociety
US/ˈpɑː.lə.si.meɪ.kər/
UK/ˈpɒl.ə.si.meɪ.kə/
a person who helps to decide the plans and rules of a government or organization
In context
Policymakers are meeting this week to discuss the rising cost of housing.
The report gives policymakers clear advice on how to reduce air pollution.
Scientists often struggle to explain their findings to busy policymakers.
Words that go with policymaker
adjective + noun
- senior policymakerA senior policymaker warned about the risks of inflation.
- key policymakerShe is a key policymaker in the health ministry.
noun + noun
- government policymakerGovernment policymakers must balance cost and fairness.
verb + noun
- urge policymakersExperts urge policymakers to invest in public transport.
- persuade policymakersThe charity is trying to persuade policymakers to act.
noun + preposition
- advice to policymakersThe study offers advice to policymakers on housing.