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Decisionmaker vs Policymaker - What's the difference?

decisionmaker | policymaker |

As nouns the difference between decisionmaker and policymaker

is that decisionmaker is one who makes decisions while policymaker is one involved in the formulation of policies, especially politicians, lobbyists, and activists.

decisionmaker

English

Alternative forms

* decision-maker * decision maker

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who makes decisions.

    • Related terms

    * decisionmaking

    policymaker

    English

    Alternative forms

    *policy maker

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • one involved in the formulation of policies, especially politicians, lobbyists, and activists

    • Related terms

    *policymaking