politico
A politicianA politician.
Meaning
5 senses(colloquial, derogatory, often)A politician.
Politprofi, Politikaster
(colloquial, derogatory, often)Someone involved in the professional life of a politician or a political campaign to varying degrees.
(colloquial, derogatory, often)A prominent activist.
(colloquial, derogatory, often)Someone with strong views regarding a political cause.
(colloquial, derogatory, often)Someone who follows politics regularly and is knowledgeable about at least the political news in their local area.
- a person active in party politics
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Italian politico or Spanish político.From Italian politico or Spanish político.
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Forms
plural: politicos / politicoes| Singular | politico |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a person active in party politics:politicianpolpolitical leader
Word family
1 related wordsSee also
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