a politico who will do anything to win an election
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Such a link however is characteristic of radicalization more generally, and indeed the strange story of Helter Skelter—the official script, certainly, but not only—becomes straightforward as soon as it is read as belonging to the longer history of politico-religious extremism, or terrorism.—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 The casino industry has hired powerful ex-politicos, including former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, to lead lobbying efforts, and states, with a notable case in Arizona, are stepping up with lawsuits of their own.—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 19 May 2026 With politicos predicting a midterm election bloodbath for Republicans, Dems were riding high.—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026 Other Texas politicos chimed in.—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for politico
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Etymology
borrowed from Italian politico and Spanish político, both derivatives of the corresponding adjectives politico and político "political," borrowed from Latin polīticus "of civil government, political" — more at politic