politician
Webster Dictionary
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
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sorehead
Webster Dictionary
one who is disgruntled by a failure in politics. or the like
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politicaster
Webster Dictionary
a petty politician; a pretender in politics
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politicalism
Webster Dictionary
zeal or party spirit in politics
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striker
Webster Dictionary
a blackmailer in politics. also, one whose political influence can be bought
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statemonger
Webster Dictionary
one versed in politics. or one who dabbles in state affairs
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moderatism
Webster Dictionary
moderation in doctrines or opinion, especially in politics or religion
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wilderness
(wilderness)
Princeton's WordNet
(politics) a state of disfavor
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sphinx
Webster Dictionary
hence: A person of enigmatical character and purposes, especially in politics and diplomacy
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adventurism
(adventurism)
Princeton's WordNet
recklessness in politics or foreign affairs
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independent
(mugwump, independent, fencesitter)
Princeton's WordNet
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics.
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mugwump
(mugwump, independent, fencesitter)
Princeton's WordNet
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics.
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pol
(politician, politico, pol, political leader)
Princeton's WordNet
a person active in party politics
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hardball
(hardball)
Princeton's WordNet
a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics
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political leader
(politician, politico, pol, political leader)
Princeton's WordNet
a person active in party politics
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politician
(politician, politico, pol, political leader)
Princeton's WordNet
a person active in party politics
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politico
(politician, politico, pol, political leader)
Princeton's WordNet
a person active in party politics
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fencesitter
(mugwump, independent, fencesitter)
Princeton's WordNet
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics.
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fence-sitter
(mugwump, independent, fencesitter)
Princeton's WordNet
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics.
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regular
(regular)
Princeton's WordNet
a dependable follower (especially in party politics.
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isolation
(isolation)
Princeton's WordNet
a country's withdrawal from international politics
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politician
Webster Dictionary
one versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics. a statesman
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political
(political)
Princeton's WordNet
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
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minimalist
(minimalist)
Princeton's WordNet
advocating minimal reforms (as in government or politics.
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trimmer
Webster Dictionary
one who does not adopt extreme opinions in politics. or the like; one who fluctuates between parties, so as to appear to favor each; a timeserver
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wire-pulling
Webster Dictionary
the act of pulling the wires, as of a puppet; hence, secret influence or management, especially in politics. intrigue
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practical politics
(realpolitik, practical politics)
Princeton's WordNet
politics.based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations
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minimalist
(minimalist)
Princeton's WordNet
a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics
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realpolitik
(realpolitik, practical politics)
Princeton's WordNet
politics.based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations
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fence mending
(fence mending)
Princeton's WordNet
social action to improve poor relations (especially in politics.
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