Pol`i*ti"cian (?), n. [Cf. F. politicien.]
1. One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman.
While empiric politicians use deceit.
Dryden.
2. One primarily devoted to his own advancement in public office, or to the success of a political party; -- used in a depreciatory sense; one addicted or attached to politics as managed by parties (see Politics, 2); a schemer; an intriguer; as, a mere politician.
Like a scurvy politician, seem
To see the things thou dost not.
Shak.
The politician . . . ready to do anything that he apprehends for his advantage.
South.
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Pol`i*ti"cian, a. Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful. "Ill-meaning politician lords."
Milton.
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