Meaning of policy wonk | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who studies or develops strategies and policies, especially one who has a keen interest in and aptitude for technical details.

Examples

“Mondale's passionate attachment to the issue⟳ reflects his thralldom to the policy wonks and wise men of the Washington establishment.”

“Kirk O'Donnell, 42, who recently joined the campaign staff, is a unique combination of Boston pol and "policy wonk" who is best known in Washington as Tip⟳ O'Neill's former right-hand man, the guy who sold the speaker's program⟳ to the congressional troops.”

“Clinton and Gore . . . . both are new-ideas moderates with a policy wonk's love⟳ of the intricacies of complex issues.”

“But access to ministers is not the only reason⟳ right-of-centre policy wonks are excited.”

CEFR level