politico

noun

po·​lit·​i·​co pə-ˈli-ti-ˌkō How to pronounce politico (audio)
plural politicos also politicoes
: politician

Examples of politico in a Sentence

a politico who will do anything to win an election
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Kaplan had replaced the neoliberal UK politico Nick Clegg just as the political pendulum was swinging and companies were rushing to add MAGA credentials to their boardrooms and executive ranks. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Right-wing pundits and politicos in recent months have attacked the project over the delays and a high price tag that’s currently $114 million. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Nearly all of Kentucky's high-profile politicos were in attendance, with some notable absences. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026 For avid politicos, there have been so many prime ministerial resignations over the last few years that some Downing Street staff have become like fan-favorite, recurring characters in a TV show. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for politico

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian politico and Spanish político, both derivatives of the corresponding adjectives politico and político "political," borrowed from Latin polīticus "of civil government, political" — more at politic

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of politico was in 1630

Rhymes for politico

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“Politico.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politico. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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