Meaning & use
Pol
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An informal, often slightly disparaging term for a politician.
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The old pol knew exactly how to work a crowd.
Local pols gathered at the diner to discuss the upcoming primary.
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A clipped, informal form of 'politician', common in American journalism and casual speech.
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