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Italian word

politico

politician (noun); political (adjective)

Looks like

political

relating to politics or government

⚠️ The trap

The adjective is a direct match. But 'un politico' as a noun means 'a politician' — whereas 'a political' in English is not a standard noun. Don't say 'un politico' thinking it sounds academic or formal; it simply means a politician.

To say "relating to politics or government" in Italian:

politico (correct — adjective AND noun)

"politico" in English means:

politician (noun); political (adjective)

Example

"È un politico molto discusso."

"He is a much-debated politician."

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