politainer

English

Etymology

Blend of politician +‎ entertainer.

Noun

politainer (plural politainers)

1. A politician who is or used to be an entertainer.
   • 2003 August 5, Gregory Korte, “Ventura won — could Springer?”, in The Cincinnati Enquirer:

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

Quotations

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