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noun

Politician n.

One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman. "While empiric politicians use deceit."

One primarily devoted to his own advancement in public office, or to the success of a political party; used in a depreciatory sense; one addicted or attached to politics as managed by parties (see Politics, 2); a schemer; an intriguer; as, a mere politician. "Like a scurvy politician, seem To see the things thou dost not." "The politician... ready to do anything that he apprehends for his advantage."

adjective

Politician adj. Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful. "Ill-meaning politician lords."

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Etymology of 'Politician'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Politician" Quotes from Famous Books

... the whole educational as well as the whole political and social world is permeated with Jewish influence. Every man in public life, every modern politician, to whatever party he belongs, seems to find it de rigueur to have his confidential Jewish adviser at his elbow, just as in the Middle Ages a prince had his Jewish doctor always at hand to mix his potions and ensure him long life. This appears to be owing not only ...

— Secret Societies And Subversive Movements • Nesta H. Webster

... very high, if a little short of the highest, intellectual endowment, and to immense acquirements. His political integrity was of a grade rarely seen; and, in unison with his extraordinary courage and independence, it seemed to the average politician actually irritating and offensive. He was in the same difficulty in which Aristides the Just found himself. But neither (p. viii) assaults nor political solitude daunted or discouraged him. His career in the House of Representatives is a tale which has not a rival in congressional ...

— John Quincy Adams - American Statesmen Series • John. T. Morse

... being, as it is now, almost deserted, and open to danger of occupation by coloured races, and a menace to the safety of Australia. McIlwraith was a far sighted statesman, having the interests of Queensland at heart, and not a politician ready and ...

— Reminiscences of Queensland - 1862-1869 • William Henry Corfield

... always great comedians, and now that she remembered the saying it occurred to her that Mr. Van Torp reminded her of a certain type of American actor, a type that has a heavy jaw and an aggressive eye, and strongly resembles the portraits of Daniel Webster. Now Daniel Webster had a wide reputation as a politician, but there is reason to believe that the numerous persons who lent him money and never got it back thought him a financier of undoubted ability, if not a comedian of talent. There were giants ...

— The Primadonna • F. Marion Crawford

... no politician; I came to this legislature simply because I wish to have the honor of voting for the two constitutional amendments—one for driving slavery entirely out of our country; the other to allow men of education and good moral character to vote, regardless ...

— A Unique Story of a Marvellous Career. Life of Hon. Phineas T. • Joel Benton

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