One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official. / Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career. / A politically active or interested person.

plural of politician

A person whose sole employment is political in nature; usually elected to office and paid a salary, but may collect donations from individuals, organizations and corporations.

(US) A politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends.

plural of professional politician

(politics) An advocate of or participant in identity politics.

plural of machine politician

plural of identity politician

(rare) Befitting a politician.

(archaic) A female politician.