Politician

n.	1.
	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.
a.	1.	Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful.

Noun	1.	politician - a leader engaged in civil administration
	2.	politician - a person active in party politics Synonyms: pol, political leader, politico
	3.	politician - a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

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