Politician /(?)/

Pol·i·ti·cian

Politician

n.
  1. One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman.
    While empiric politicians use deceit.
  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.
    The politician . . . ready to do anything that he apprehends for his advantage.

Politician

a.
  1. Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful.