Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who is active in party politics, or someone who holds or seeks political office. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
The politician won the election.My uncle is a famous politician in our city.
Etymology:
From the Greek word politikos, meaning of citizens or pertaining to public life, and the Latin politicus. First used in the mid-16th century.
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