Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

political-appointee

Noun

pəˈlɪtɪkəl əˈpɔɪnti

Definition

A person appointed to a position in government or public office by a political leader, often based on political affiliation rather than by merit.

Examples

The new ambassador is a political appointee who has close ties to the president.
Many political appointees have backgrounds in politics or public policy.
During the transition period, several political appointees were replaced with career civil servants.

Meaning

Political appointees are individuals chosen for government roles based on their loyalty to the political party in power, rather than through a competitive selection process.