pol
Definition
Noun: A person who is actively involved in party politics, typically as a candidate for or holder of elected office. The term often refers to a politician, especially one who is experienced in the practical aspects of political party operations and campaigning.
Usage
The word "pol" is an informal, often slightly colloquial term for a politician. It is commonly used in journalism and casual conversation. It can carry a neutral, descriptive tone but may sometimes imply a focus on the practical, and occasionally cynical, aspects of political life rather than lofty ideals.
Examples
- The local pols gathered at the convention to discuss the upcoming election strategy.
- He's been a Washington pol for over twenty years and knows how the system works.
- The article analyzed the career of the veteran pol who had just announced her retirement.
Advanced Usage
- "Machine pol": Refers to a politician who is part of or loyal to a political machine, an organized group that controls a party's activities in a region.
- The old-school machine pol knew how to get out the vote on election day.
- "Career pol": Emphasizes a politician for whom politics is a long-term profession.
- Critics accused him of being a career pol more interested in re-election than in policy.
Variants and Related Words
- Politician (n): The standard, more formal term for a person engaged in party politics.
- Politics (n): The activities associated with the governance of a country or area.
- Political (adj): Relating to the government or public affairs of a country.
Synonyms
- Politician
- Legislator
- Elected official
- Statesperson (more formal and positive connotation)
- Public servant
Antonyms
- Political outsider
- Private citizen
- Apolitical person
Idioms and Phrases
- "Party pol": A politician who is strongly loyal to and active within a specific political party.
- He was a true party pol, always following the party line.
- "Retail pol": A politician who focuses on direct, personal interaction with constituents, as opposed to "wholesale" politics using mass media.
- She built her reputation as a retail pol, shaking hands at every diner in the district.
Noun
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a person active in party politics
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