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Webster 1913 Edition

Politician

Polˊi-ti′cian

,
Noun.
[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.
Shakespeare
The
politician
. . . ready to do anything that he apprehends for his advantage.
South.

Polˊi-ti′cian

,
Adj.
Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful.
“Ill-meaning politician lords.”
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition

Politician

POLITI'CIAN

,
Adj.
Cunning; using artifice.

POLITI'CIAN

,
Noun.
One versed in the science of government and the art of governing; one skilled in politics.
1.
A man of artifice or deep contrivance.

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