politician
Definitions
A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially one holding or seeking elected office
政治家；政客；从政者（尤指担任或竞选公职者）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpolit (the affairs of the city) + -ician (a person skilled in / who works in) = 'a person who works in politics.' Like musician or technician, the -ician ending marks the practitioner.
Root polit still carries 11 more wordsUsage Guide
Tone-sensitive: 'politician' is often slightly negative in English (implying a self-serving operator), whereas 'statesman' is the admiring word for a wise, principled leader. Chinese '政治家' is usually positive — when you mean it positively, 'statesman' may fit better.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Voters are tired of politicians who break their promises.
- 2.
She became one of the most respected politicians of her generation.
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A good politician knows how to listen as well as speak.