policymaker

pol·i·cy·mak·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-uh-see-mey-ker]
- /ˈpɒl ə siˌmeɪ kər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-uh-see-mey-ker]
- /ˈpɒl ə siˌmeɪ kər/

Definitions of policymaker word

noun policymaker a person responsible for making policy, especially in government. 1
noun policymaker person: sets policy 1
countable noun policymaker In politics, policymakers are people who are involved in making policies and policy decisions. 0

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Origin of policymaker

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; policy1 + maker

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Parts of speech for Policymaker

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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policymaker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

policymaker usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for policymaker

noun policymaker

lawgiver — a person who promulgates a law or a code of laws.
lawmaker — a person who makes or enacts law; legislator.

All 2 Synonyms of policymaker