<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person who is active in party politics</li><li>a seeker or holder of public office, who is more concerned about winning favor or retaining power than about maintaining principles</li><li>a person who holds a political office</li><li>a person skilled in political government or administration; statesman or stateswoman</li><li>an expert in politics or political government</li><li>a person who seeks to gain power or advancement within an organization in ways that are generally disapproved</li></ul>