Politico Meaning
/pəˈlɪtɪkəʊ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA politician.
nounSomeone involved in the professional life of a politician or a political campaign to varying degrees.
Sentence Examples
The young politico was eager to make a name for himself.
I'm tired of listening to the lies of every smooth-talking politico.
The young politico worked on the campaign staff.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ used his connections behind the scenes to influence the committee's decision.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ambitious ____ used every opportunity to build alliances and advance his career in government.
Word Origin & History
From Italian politico or Spanish político.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The French have a word for it: cohabitation. It can mean politicos of different persuasions tolerating each other, or loving couples moving in together."
— 2004 July 13, Suzy Menkes, “Cohabitating in luxury”, in International Herald Tribune, →ISSN:
"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."
— 2011 July 30, “Connubial bliss in America”, in The Economist:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ used his connections behind the scenes to influence the committee's decision.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ambitious ____ used every opportunity to build alliances and advance his career in government.