politico

/pə'litikou/
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politico

A politico gives a speech at a community center.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person active in party politics: A politico is an individual who is actively involved in political party activities, often as a professional or career politician. The term can sometimes carry a slightly informal or critical nuance, suggesting a focus on the practical, and sometimes partisan, aspects of politics rather than ideological purity.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The seasoned politico knew exactly how to negotiate the party's internal rules.
    • Local politicos gathered to discuss the upcoming primary election.
    • He was more of a pragmatic politico than an idealistic statesman.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in journalistic or informal contexts to describe someone whose career is deeply embedded in the machinery of a political party.
  • It can imply a degree of shrewdness or focus on political strategy and maneuvering.
    • The speech was crafted to appeal not just to voters, but to fellow politicos within the party.
Variants and Related Words
  • Political (adj): Relating to the government or public affairs.
    • He made a political decision.
  • Politician (n): A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office. (This is a more common and neutral synonym).
    • She is a respected politician.
Synonyms
  • Politician: A person engaged in party politics or holding a political office.
  • Party member: A member of a political party.
  • Political operator: A person who works behind the scenes in politics, often with a connotation of strategic skill.
Related Phrases
  • Party politico: Emphasizes the person's affiliation and activity within a specific political party structure.
    • The decision was influenced by key party politicos.
Related Idioms
  • A political animal: An idiom for someone who is naturally skilled, interested, and active in politics. (This is related but not a direct synonym for 'politico').
    • He's a true political animal, thriving on campaign strategy.
politico

A politico gives a speech at a community center.

Noun
  1. a person active in party politics

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