"policymaker" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpɑl·ə·siˌmeɪ·kər/ [US] Forms: policymaker [singular], policymakers [plural]
Etymology: policy + maker Etymology templates: {{compound|policy|maker}} policy + maker Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A policymaker is a member of a government department, legislature, or other organization who is responsible for making new laws or policies.
    Sense id: simple-policymaker-en-noun-RLJYsiaG
     
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