politico

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəʊ/(UK)

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəʊ/(UK) · /pəˈlɪtɪkoʊ/

Definition of politico

5 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(colloquial, derogatory, often)A politician.

“The French have a word for it: cohabitation. It can mean politicos of different persuasions tolerating each other, or loving couples moving in together.”
“And when the National Journal polled political ‘insiders’ this month, it found a majority of Democratic politicos, lobbyists and strategists in favour of making gay marriage legal.”

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noun

(colloquial, derogatory, often)A politician.

“The French have a word for it: cohabitation. It can mean politicos of different persuasions tolerating each other, or loving couples moving in together.”
“And when the National Journal polled political ‘insiders’ this month, it found a majority of Democratic politicos, lobbyists and strategists in favour of making gay marriage legal.”
(colloquial, derogatory, often)Someone involved in the professional life of a politician or a political campaign to varying degrees.
(colloquial, derogatory, often)A prominent activist.
(colloquial, derogatory, often)Someone with strong views regarding a political cause.
(colloquial, derogatory, often)Someone who follows politics regularly and is knowledgeable about at least the political news in their local area.

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From Italian politico or Spanish político.

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