Politainer

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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.""

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"Both [Jesse Ventura and Jerry Springer] are famous, populist politicians with a history of outlandish behavior. They are both "politainers.""

Etymology

Blend of politician + entertainer.

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