politician
noun
pol·i·ti·cian
ˌpä-lə-ˈti-shən 
1
: a person experienced in the art or science of government
especially
: one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government
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Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
The notorious hotspot, now a luxury property, was a fave hangout of violent kingpins, hard-living celebs, dirty cops and crooked politicians.
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If there is any question as to whether Colbert was just another left-wing political news outlet, just look at the farewell messages from The Democrats and many liberal politicians following his last night, which aired Thursday night.
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By any measure, AOC is one of America’s most left-wing politicians.
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Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026
The notorious hotspot, now a luxury property, was a fave hangout of violent kingpins, hard-living celebs, dirty cops and crooked politicians.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
If there is any question as to whether Colbert was just another left-wing political news outlet, just look at the farewell messages from The Democrats and many liberal politicians following his last night, which aired Thursday night.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
By any measure, AOC is one of America’s most left-wing politicians.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
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“Politician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politician. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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politician
noun
pol·i·ti·cian
ˌpäl-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a person who takes an active part in party politics or in government business
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