politicians
word · lemma: politician
/ˌpɑɫəˈtɪʃənz/
pah-luh-TI-shuhnz
/pˌɒlɪtˈɪʃənz/
po-li-TI-shuhnz
Definition
People who are actively involved in politics, usually by holding or seeking government office.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to people in elected positions or seeking to be elected. Can have a neutral or sometimes negative tone, depending on context. Common phrases: 'corrupt politicians', 'career politicians', 'young politicians'. Uncountable form is rare.
Spanish: políticosPortuguese (BR): políticosPortuguese (PT): políticosChinese (Simplified): 政治家Chinese (Traditional): 政治人物Hindi: राजनीतिज्ञArabic: السياسيونBengali: রাজনীতিবিদRussian: политикиJapanese: 政治家Vietnamese: chính trị giaKorean: 정치인Turkish: politikacıUrdu: سیاست دانIndonesian: politikus
Example Sentences
Many politicians work in the capital city.
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Some politicians visited our school.
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People often say politicians make too many promises.
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Not all politicians are the same—some really want to help.
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After the debate, the politicians shook hands and smiled for the cameras.
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The politicians made new laws this year.
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