politician

== English == === Alternative forms === polititian (obsolete) === Etymology === From politic + -ian. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɒl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ (General American, dialects of Canada) IPA(key): /ˌpɑ.ləˈtɪʃ.ən/ (Canada, dialects of the US) IPA(key): /ˌpɒl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˌpɔl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˌpɒl.əˈtəʃ.ən/ Rhymes: -ɪʃən === Noun === politician (plural politicians) One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official. Synonyms: (dated, colloquial or dialect) politicker, (informal) pol, (informal) politico Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career. A politically active or interested person. A sly or ingratiating person. ==== Hyponyms ==== politard Thesaurus:politician ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French politicien. === Noun === politician m (plural politicieni, feminine equivalent politiciană) politician ==== Declension ====