politician
/ˌpɒləˈtɪʃən/ · /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic GovernmentWord #2582 in the learning path
政治家；政客
Definitions
n. Someone whose work involves politics, especially an elected government member.
政治家；政客
Example
A local politician visited our neighbourhood to discuss transport.
一位当地政治人物来到我们社区讨论交通问题。
Politicians should consult local communities before making decisions that could affect access to public services.
政治人物在作出可能影响公共服务获取的决定前，应征求当地社区的意见。
Collocations
- a local politician
- an elected politician
- a senior politician
Word family
- politics (n.)
- political (adj.)
- politically (adv.)
Usage tip
politician指从政者，本身不一定含贬义。
FAQ
- What does politician mean?
- Someone whose work involves politics, especially an elected government member.
- How is politician pronounced?
- UK /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃən/, US /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
