B1noun 2K

Politician

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Politician

a person whose job involves politics, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.

In simple words: A person who is involved in politics, especially as an elected representative.

Politician in a sentence

• The politician addressed the crowd with great enthusiasm.
• Many people are skeptical of what the politician promises during campaigns.
• As a politician, he has to balance the needs of his constituents with his own beliefs.
• The politician often finds himself in heated debates with the opposition.
• She studied the career of a prominent politician for her thesis.

How to use Politician

Used in discussions about government or elections. It's neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in a derogatory sense unless intended.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'policy' and 'person' together—both start with 'pol', so a politician is a policy person.

Related words

Collocations with Politician

• leading
• popular
• prominent
• elect
• bribe
• lobby
• leading
• popular
• prominent
• elect
• bribe
• lobby

Synonyms for Politician

• lawmaker
• representative
• government official
• political leader
• candidate

Opposites of Politician

• citizen
• private individual

Common mistakes with Politician

• Confusing 'politician' with 'politics' - they are different parts of speech.
• Using the term for non-elected individuals, like activists.
• Assuming all politicians are disliked or corrupt.

Frequently asked questions about Politician

What does Politician mean?

A person who is involved in politics, especially as an elected representative.

What is the definition of Politician?

a person whose job involves politics, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.

How do you use Politician in a sentence?

The politician addressed the crowd with great enthusiasm.

Can you give another example of Politician?

Many people are skeptical of what the politician promises during campaigns.

What are synonyms for Politician?

Common alternatives include lawmaker, representative, government official, political leader, candidate.

What is the opposite of Politician?

Opposite meanings include citizen, private individual.

What words go with Politician?

It commonly pairs with leading, popular, prominent, elect, bribe, lobby, leading, popular, prominent, elect, bribe, lobby.

What are common mistakes when using Politician?

Confusing 'politician' with 'politics' - they are different parts of speech. Using the term for non-elected individuals, like activists. Assuming all politicians are disliked or corrupt.

How do you pronounce Politician?

US: /["/ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Politician?

Used in discussions about government or elections. It's neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in a derogatory sense unless intended.

What CEFR level is Politician?

"Politician" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.