German word

Kommunalpolitiker

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔmuˈnaːlpoˌliːtɪkɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlocal politician

Example

Der Kommunalpolitiker beantwortete die Fragen der Bürger.

The local politician answered the citizens' questions.

Illustration for Kommunalpolitiker (local politician)

More examples

Als Kommunalpolitiker setzte er sich für bessere Schulen ein.

As a local politician, he advocated better schools.

Core concept

A politician working close to residents in a town hall or local council, where decisions concern streets, schools, and other community matters.

Common phrases

  • als Kommunalpolitiker tätig

    working as a local politician

  • gewählter Kommunalpolitiker

    elected local politician

  • lokaler Kommunalpolitiker

    local municipal politician

Similar words

Politiker: A person who develops policies and takes part in political activity at any level.
Bürgermeister: The leader of a municipality who represents it and directs its administration.
Gemeinderat: A member of a municipal council who represents residents and votes on local matters.
Abgeordneter: An elected representative who helps make laws and policies in a state or national legislature.

Definition in German

Jemand, der auf der Ebene der Kommune politische Ämter bekleidet oder im kommunalen Parlament (z. B. Gemeinderat) tätig ist.

Word origin

Kommunalpolitiker combines Kommunal-, meaning related to a municipality, with Politiker, a person involved in politics.

Usage tips

  • Kommunalpolitiker is a masculine noun; the feminine form is Kommunalpolitikerin, and the plural is Kommunalpolitiker.

Opposites

  • Bundespolitikerfederal politiciannoun
  • Privatpersonprivate individualnoun

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