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politico
/pəˈlɪtɪkoʊ/
Definition
1
A person who is professionally involved in politics, often implying shrewdness or opportunism.
2
A politician, especially one adept at political maneuvering.
3
Informally, someone excessively focused on political matters or scheming.
Examples
The veteran politico turned a minor scandal into a sympathy vote faster than you can say 'spin cycle'.
At the fundraiser, the politico glad-handed everyone while mentally calculating donor dollars per smile.
She started as an idealist but ended up a full-fledged politico, trading principles for poll numbers.
The politico's memoir reads like a choose-your-own-adventure book of backroom deals and broken promises.