noun

• (colloquial, often derogatory) A politician.
• (colloquial, often derogatory) Someone involved in the professional life of a politician or a political campaign to varying degrees.
• (colloquial, often derogatory) A prominent activist.
• (colloquial, often derogatory) Someone with strong views regarding a political cause.
• (colloquial, often derogatory) Someone who follows politics regularly and is knowledgeable about at least the political news in their local area.