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politician
noun pol·i·ti·cian \ˌpä-lə-ˈti-shən\
: someone who is active in government usually as an elected official
Full Definition of POLITICIAN
1
: a person experienced in the art or science of government; especially : one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government
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First Known Use of POLITICIAN
1589
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politician
noun pol·i·ti·cian \ˌpä-lə-ˈti-shən\
Definition of POLITICIAN for Kids
: a person who is active in government usually as an elected official
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