/ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən/
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Translation
A person whose job is in politics, especially one who is elected to government.
Word origin
Built on politic, from Greek politikos, meaning of the city or its citizens, from polis, a city.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- polis
- English cognates
- politics, policy
Grammar
Gender
Pluralpoliticians
Examples
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Politicians make promises to win votes.
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"Politicians" is the plural form.
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The person is a politician; the activity is "politics".
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