politician

(pŏlˌĭ-tĭshˈən)

1. a. One who is actively involved in politics, especially party politics.
   b. One who holds or seeks a political office.
2. One who seeks personal or partisan gain, often by scheming and maneuvering: “Mothers may still want their favorite sons to grow up to be President, but . . . they do not want them to become politicians in the process” (John F. Kennedy).
3. One who is skilled or experienced in the science or administration of government.