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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPolitician
/ˌpɒl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of an elected office.
"The politician delivered a compelling speech to rally support for the new policy." - 2
A person who acts in a manipulative or devious way, often to gain political advantage.
"Some critics labeled him a politician who would do anything to win votes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'politicien', ultimately originating from the Greek 'politikos' (of, for, or relating to citizens), derived from 'polites' (citizen) and 'polis' (city). Over time, it evolved to specifically designate individuals professionally involved in politics and government affairs.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Politician" is said worldwide
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Politicien
Transliteration: poli.ti.sjɛ̃
"Le politicien a promis de changer les lois."
Politiker
Transliteration: poˈlɪtɪkɐ
"Der Politiker hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede."
Politico
Transliteration: poˈlitiko
"Il politico ha promesso di migliorare la situazione economica."
Político
Transliteration: poˈlitiko
"El político presentó su nuevo plan de reformas."
Político
Transliteration: poˈlitiku
"O político fez uma declaração importante."
राजनीतिज्ञ
Transliteration: raajneetijñ
"राजनीतिज्ञ ने चुनावी वादे किए।"
政治家
Transliteration: zhèngzhìjiā
"政治家发表了重要的讲话。"
정치인
Transliteration: jeongchiin
"정치인이 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다."
政治家
Transliteration: seijika
"政治家は新しい法律を提案しました。"
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