Politico
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈlɪtɪkəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Politico is a noun meaning (colloquial, often derogatory) A politician.
Meaning
(colloquial, often derogatory) A politician.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, often derogatory) Someone involved in the professional life of a politician or a political campaign to varying degrees.
- (colloquial, often derogatory) A prominent activist.
- (colloquial, often derogatory) Someone with strong views regarding a political cause.
- (colloquial, often derogatory) Someone who follows politics regularly and is knowledgeable about at least the political news in their local area.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- politicos
- politicoes
Synonyms for politico
Depending on context, synonyms include politician, pol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pol, politician, administrative, jefe, legal, economic.
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Sources & Attribution
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