politainer en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of politician + entertainer.
Meanings
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A politician who is or used to be an entertainer.
Both [Jesse Ventura and Jerry Springer] are famous, populist politicians with a history of outlandish behavior. They are both "politainers."
2003 August 5, Gregory Korte, “Ventura won — could Springer?”, in The Cincinnati Enquirer:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| politainers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |