Politicians
/ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who hold or seek public office, especially elected positions, and engage in governance or policy-making.
The politicians debated the new bill in parliament.
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Commentary
The term typically refers to persons with roles in political governance; use with care to distinguish from non-official actors in political processes.
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