B1nounpolitics
US/ˌpɑː.ləˈtɪʃ.ən/
UK/ˌpɒl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/
a person whose job is in politics, especially someone elected to government
In context
Young people often feel that politicians do not listen to them.
The politician promised to build more schools if she won.
He worked as a journalist before he became a politician.
Words that go with politician
adjective + noun
- local politicianA local politician opened the new library.
- leading politicianSeveral leading politicians attended the meeting.
- senior politicianA senior politician resigned yesterday.
- corrupt politicianThe corrupt politician was sent to prison.
noun + noun
- career politicianVoters are tired of career politicians.