Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Politician \Pol`i*ti"cian\, n. [Cf. F. politicien.]
   1. One versed or experienced in the science of government;
      one devoted to politics; a statesman.

            While empiric politicians use deceit. --Dryden.

   2. One primarily devoted to his own advancement in public
      office, or to the success of a political party; -- used in
      a depreciatory sense; one addicted or attached to politics
      as managed by parties (see {Politics}, 2); a schemer; an
      intriguer; as, a mere politician.

            Like a scurvy politician, seem To see the things
            thou dost not.                        --Shak.

            The politician . . . ready to do anything that he
            apprehends for his advantage.         --South.

Politician \Pol`i*ti"cian\, a.
   Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful. ``Ill-meaning
   politician lords.'' --Milton.

Source : WordNet®

politician
     n 1: a leader engaged in civil administration
     2: a person active in party politics [syn: {politico}, {pol}, {political
        leader}]
     3: a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in
        sly or underhanded ways