Politician

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

Definitions of politician

noun a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office

Example Sentences

A1 The politician promised to improve healthcare for everyone.

A2 The politician was known for his strong stance on environmental issues.

B1 The politician debated with his opponent on live television.

B2 The politician's speech resonated with the audience, earning him widespread support.

C1 The politician's policies were scrutinized by experts for their potential impact on the economy.

C2 The politician's diplomatic skills were praised for successfully negotiating a peace treaty.

Examples of politician in a Sentence

formal The politician addressed the crowd with a well-prepared speech.

informal That politician sure knows how to work a room.

slang The politician is always talking the talk but never walking the walk.

figurative Being a politician is like walking a tightrope between public opinion and personal beliefs.

Grammatical Forms of politician

past tense

politicianed

plural

politicians

comparative

more politician

superlative

most politician

present tense

politicians

future tense

will politician

perfect tense

have politicianed

continuous tense

is politicianing

singular

politician

positive degree

politician

infinitive

to politician

gerund

politicianing

participle

politicianed

Origin and Evolution of politician

First Known Use: 1588 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'politician' originated from the Greek word 'politikos' which means 'of, for, or relating to citizens'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone involved in politics or government affairs, the word 'politician' has evolved to also connote negative connotations such as being manipulative or insincere.