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political scientist
A person who has studied political science or works professionally in this field as a researcher, teacher, or expert. Political scientists analyze political systems, processes, and theories.
Der Politikwissenschaftler kommentierte die aktuellen Wahlergebnisse im Fernsehen.
The political scientist commented on the current election results on television.
The word is built from three parts: 'Politik' (politics), 'Wissenschaft' (science/academic discipline), and the ending '-ler' (person associated with something). It therefore describes a male person who studies politics scientifically. The corresponding field of study is called 'Politikwissenschaft' (political science).
Als Politikwissenschaftler analysiert er die Beziehungen zwischen den Ländern.
As a political scientist, he analyzes the relationships between the countries.
Political scientists often appear as experts in the media. Typical verbs in this context are 'analysieren' (to analyze), 'kommentieren' (to comment on), 'erklären' (to explain), and 'einschätzen' (to assess).
Ein bekannter Politikwissenschaftler wird die Regierungserklärung im Fernsehen analysieren.
A well-known political scientist will analyze the government statement on television.
A political scientist is usually not a politician themselves, but an expert who observes and interprets political events from an academic perspective. Their opinions are often quoted in newspapers or news broadcasts.
Die Zeitung hat mehrere Politikwissenschaftler um eine Einschätzung der Lage gebeten.
The newspaper asked several political scientists for an assessment of the situation.
politician
'Politiker' and 'Politikwissenschaftler' both have to do with politics, but they have different roles. A politician actively does politics, makes decisions, or works in a political office. A political scientist studies and explains politics as an expert, for example at a university, in research, or in the media. Learners may confuse the words because both talk about political topics. The important difference is: the politician acts within politics, while the political scientist analyzes politics.
Ein Politikwissenschaftler erklärt im Radio, warum die Wahl so knapp war.
A political scientist explains on the radio why the election was so close.
Frau Neumann ist Politikerin und kandidiert bei der nächsten Wahl.
Ms. Neumann is a politician and is running in the next election.