politician, politico, pol, political leader
(noun) a person active in party politics
politician
(noun) a leader engaged in civil administration
politician
(noun) a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways
Source: WordNet® 3.1
politician (plural politicians)
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.
Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.
A politically active or interested person.
A sly or ingratiating person.
• politard
Source: Wiktionary
Pol`i*ti"cian, n. Etym: [Cf. F. politicien.]
1. One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman. While empiric politicians use deceit. Dryden.
2. One primarily devoted to his own advancement in public office, or to the success of a political party; -- used in a depreciatory sense; one addicted or attached to politics as managed by parties (see Politics, 2); a schemer; an intriguer; as, a mere politician. Like a scurvy politician, seem To see the things thou dost not. Shak. The politician . . . ready to do anything that he apprehends for his advantage. South.
Pol`i*ti"cian, a.
Definition: Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful. "Ill-meaning politician lords." Milton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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