Meaning of politicker | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A politician; one who employs politics.
   colloquial, dated, dialectal
2. One who politicks; one who engages in politicking to increase their stature or power within a (non-governmental) business, organization, profession, etc.

Equivalents

Examples

“CHAPTER ONE The Problem and Its Scope Organizational politicking is akin to what has been called Machiavellianism. […] That is, the "politicker" may strive to eliminate a fellow organization member or an idea espoused by a fellow [member].”

“The point⟳ is that by asking the types of questions as presented above you actually disempower yourself or the one the question⟳ was directed to. Here is how the power politicker would handle⟳ the same situations […]”

“Positive Politicking Dr. Smith was an intern at a large specialty practice. He was a good clinician, but his motivation level was low, […] He did several things that made him a good politicker. First, he thanked the technician that helped him […]”

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