German word

Politikerin

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈliːtɪkəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfemale politician

Example

Viele Politikerinnen arbeiten in der Partei.

A lot of female politicians work within the party.

Illustration for Politikerin (female politician)

More examples

Die erfahrene Politikerin verhandelte mit internationalen Partnern.

The experienced female politician negotiated with international partners.

Core concept

A woman publicly arguing for policies and taking part in government decisions.

Common phrases

  • erfahrene Politikerin

    experienced female politician

  • bekannte Politikerin

    well-known female politician

Similar words

Politiker: A person active in politics, publicly discussing policies and government decisions.
Abgeordnete: An elected member of parliament who takes part in legislative work.
Ministerin: A woman who leads a government ministry or department.
Kandidatin: A woman standing as a candidate in an election or selection process.

Definition in German

Eine Frau, die in der Politik arbeitet oder ein politisches Amt ausübt.

Word origin

Politikerin combines Politik, meaning politics, with the personal suffix -er and then adds the feminine suffix -in to form the female noun.

Usage tips

  • Politikerin can refer to a woman active in party politics or government even when she is not an elected member of parliament.

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