politico

noun5

1. •
   (informal) A politician.

   • The French have a word for it: cohabitation. It can mean politicos of different persuasions tolerating each other, or loving couples moving in together. — 2004
2. •
   (informal) Someone involved in the professional life of a politician or a political campaign to varying degrees.
3. •
   (informal) Someone who follows politics regularly and is knowledgeable about at least the political news in their local area.
4. •
   (informal) A prominent activist.
5. •
   (informal) Someone with strong views regarding a political cause.