politico

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A politician.
  2. Someone involved in the professional life of a politician or a political campaign to varying degrees.
  3. A prominent activist.
  4. Someone with strong views regarding a political cause.
  5. Someone who follows politics regularly and is knowledgeable about at least the political news in their local area.

Pronunciation

/pəˈlɪtɪkəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-politico.wav /pəˈlɪtɪkoʊ/

Word forms

politico politicos politicoes

Etymology

From Italian politico or Spanish político.

Derived words

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