power-hungry politician
- noun
- /ˈpaʊər ˈhʌŋɡri pəˈlɪtɪʃən/
- Offensive
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político sediento de poder
- The film depicted a power-hungry politician manipulating events behind the scenes.
Examples
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Many citizens grew wary of the power-hungry politician who promised to consolidate control.
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The power-hungry politician made controversial decisions.
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People often mistrust a power-hungry politician who places ambition above all else.
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Many citizens distrust the power-hungry politicians in their government.
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The citizens protested against the power-hungry politician who was trying to change the laws for personal gain.
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In a desperate attempt to keep his position, the power-hungry politician manipulated the media to spread false information.
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Voters became disillusioned with the power-hungry politician who prioritized his ambitions over the needs of the community.
Synonyms
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9.9
A person who wants power very much and thinks they are more important than other people
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8.9
A person who tries to control others and make all important decisions
A leader who changes sides to gain money or power
Antonyms
How Power-Hungry
Surface Forms
Morphology
power-hungry + politician
The meaning 'a politician with an excessive desire for power' is directly derivable from combining 'power' with the adjective-forming use of 'hungry' (i.e. 'hungry for power'). The metaphorical use of 'hungry' to mean 'eager/insatiable for' is a common, predictable pattern and is likely understandable to a B1 learner who knows the constituents.
Etymology
Power-hungry politician comes from a simple image: someone who is hungry for power, like a person always wanting more to fill a hunger. So, it refers to a politician who 'wants too much power' and never seems satisfied.