Politiker
politician
noun po-LEE-ti-ker Less Common
Origin: from Greek 'politikos', of citizens
Usage Note
Politiker is a male politician; the female form is Politikerin and the mixed plural is Politiker. Don't confuse it with die Politik ('politics/policy') or the adjective politisch ('political').
Examples
"Der Politiker hält eine Rede."
Natural Translation
The politician is giving a speech.
Literal Translation
The politician holds a speech.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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