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officeholder
A person who holds a public office or an official function in an authority, an organization, or the church, and thereby exercises certain duties and powers.
Ein Bürgermeister ist ein Amtsträger, der von den Bürgern seiner Stadt gewählt wird.
A mayor is an officeholder who is elected by the citizens of his or her city.
The word is made up of 'Amt' (official position) and 'Träger' (someone who carries something). An 'Amtsträger' is therefore literally a person who 'carries' or holds a public office.
Als Amtsträger muss man sich an besondere rechtliche Vorschriften halten.
As an officeholder, you have to comply with special legal regulations.
'Amtsträger' is a formal term from legal and administrative language. In everyday speech, people are more likely to refer specifically to 'Beamte' (civil servants), 'Politiker' (politicians), or 'Richter' (judges).
Das Gesetz gilt für alle Amtsträger des Bundes.
The law applies to all federal officeholders.
Many different professions in public service fall under the term 'Amtsträger'. Typical examples are judges, public prosecutors, police officers, civil servants in ministries, and also mayors.
Ein Polizist im Dienst ist ein Amtsträger mit besonderen Rechten und Pflichten.
A police officer on duty is an officeholder with special rights and duties.
politician
In the case of a minister, „Politiker“ and „Amtsträger“ can refer to the same person. „Politiker“ emphasizes their professional work in politics; „Amtsträger“ focuses on the formal public office, with its duties and powers.
Als Amtsträger muss der Minister die Pflichten seines öffentlichen Amtes erfüllen.
As an officeholder, the minister must fulfill the duties of his public office.
Als Politiker erklärt der Minister im Wahlkampf die Ziele seiner Partei.
As a politician, the minister explains his party's goals during the election campaign.
