politician

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

   Politicians should serve the country's interest.

2. 2
   noun

   Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.

   Unlike the other candidates, I'm not a politician.

3. 3
   noun

   A politically active or interested person.

   Only real politicians are interested in this issue.

4. 4
   noun

   A sly or ingratiating person.

   There is a politician in every office.

5. 5
   noun

   a person active in party politics

6. 6
   noun

   a leader engaged in civil administration

7. 7
   noun

   a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

Etymology

From politic + -ian.