politician
Translation
politician
Examples
She wants to become a politician.
She wants to become a politician.
The politician gave a speech to the crowd.
The politician gave a speech to the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) politician a person involved in politics He is a famous politician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: statesman, stateswoman, public servant
Etymology
From 'politic' (from Greek 'politikos', meaning 'of citizens') plus the suffix '-ian' (a person who does something).
Memory Tips
Think of a person who works for the 'polis' (the ancient Greek city-state).