Noun

(en noun)

A person who is accredited, such as an ambassador, to officially represent a government in its relations with other governments or international organisations

(figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

Noun

(en noun)

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-08-31, volume=408, issue=8851, magazine=(The Economist)

, title= The Satirical Verses , passage=It is not just politicians who find aspects of the explosion in satire unwelcome. Thanks to the internet, professional purveyors of the stuff face a lot more competition. For once, the joke is at their expense. A niche craft practised by a talented few has turned into a globally popular hobby, and what was once considered audacious commentary is now mainstream.}}

Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.

* {{quote-book, 1996, (Tom Clancy), page=438, isbn=0399142185, title= Executive Orders

, passage=I never wanted to be one, and as far as I'm concerned, I'm not a politician now. Am I the best man for this job? Probably not. I am, however, the President of the United States,

A politically active or interested person.

* {{quote-book, 1863, chapter=The Fountain Kloof, , page=211, title= The Sunday at Home

, passage=You used to be such a politician . Do you remember the debates we held in Fitzroy's rooms?}}

A sly or ingratiating person.

* {{quote-book, 1969, David E. Sanford, title= My Village, My World, page=90

, passage=Mrs. Dimitriou blushed at the compliment. "Antonios, you are such a politician ," her husband chuckled. }}