Politico

/pəˈlɪtɪkoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A politician or someone involved in politics.

The politico campaigned tirelessly for the upcoming election.

A person who is actively engaged in political affairs or has strong opinions about politics.

As a dedicated politico, she attends every town hall meeting to voice her concerns.

A term used, often informally, to describe someone with political aspirations or ambitions.

He always had ambitions to become a powerful politico in the state government.

From Italian 'politico', from Latin 'politicus', meaning 'of citizens or city'.

career politico

A person who makes a career in politics.

seasoned politico

An experienced and often shrewd politician.

rank-and-file politico

A regular member of a political party, as opposed to a leader.

politics

The activities associated with governance and decision-making.

political

Relating to the government or public affairs.

politician

A person who holds or is seeking an elected office.

Poli-sci nerd

He's such a poli-sci nerd, always talking about the latest in political theory.

Capitol Hill insider

You need to be a Capitol Hill insider if you want to navigate this complex legislation.