Category:Politician

Pol`i*ti"cian, n. Etym: [cf. F. politicien.]

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

2. 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. Shak. The politician. . . ready to do anything that he apprehends for his Advantage. South.

Politician Pol`i*ti"cian, a.

Defn: cunning; using artifice; politic; artful. "ill-meaning Politician lords." Milton.