POLITICIANS

Noun

politicians

plural of politician

Source: Wiktionary


POLITICIAN

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



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