Definition of Politecian
Pol`i*ti"cian (?), n. [Cf. F.
politicien.]
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.
Pol`i*ti"cian, a. Cunning; using
artifice; politic; artful. "Ill-meaning politician
lords." Milton.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
POLITICIAN, n. An eel in the fundamental mud upon which the
superstructure of organized society is reared. When we wriggles he
mistakes the agitation of his tail for the trembling of the edifice.
As compared with the statesman, he suffers the disadvantage of being
alive.
- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
- one engaged in the politics, especially an elected or appointed government official
- an expert in the work of governments, a politcal scientist
- one engaged in party politics
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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