politic C2+

/ˈpɑləˌtɪk/ prudent and shrewd in pursuing a sensible course; expedient

politico C2+

/pəˈlɪtɪˌkoʊ/ a politician or person engaged in party politics (often disparaging)

pol C2+

/pɑl/ a politician (informal)

politicize C2+

/pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ to make something a political issue or give it a political character