politician

政治家

政治を仕事とする人。特に選挙で選ばれて公職に就く人。

やさしい英語で： A person who works in politics, especially someone elected to a government position.

• She is a local politician.
• The politician promised to improve public transport.
• Several politicians spoke at the meeting.

類義語： political figure

よく使う表現： local politician, elected politician, senior politician

職業政治家

選挙で選ばれる公職に就くことを職業としている人。

やさしい英語で： Someone whose career is holding elected positions in government.

• He is a career politician.
• She became a professional politician after working as a lawyer.
• Voters wanted someone with experience outside government, rather than another politician.

類義語： career politician

よく使う表現： career politician, professional politician, lifelong politician

政治活動家、政治家

政治に積極的に参加する人、または強い関心を持つ人。

やさしい英語で： A person who takes an active part or a strong interest in politics.

• He was an amateur politician with strong opinions.
• Local politicians organized meetings to discuss the proposed changes.
• She became a committed politician long before she sought public office.

類義語： political activist

よく使う表現： grassroots politician, amateur politician, young politician