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pol

1

[ pol ]

noun

, Informal.
  1. a politician, especially one experienced in making political deals, exchanging political favors, etc.


POL

2
  1. petroleum, oil, and lubricants.

pol.

3

abbreviation for

  1. political.
  2. politics.

Pol.

4

abbreviation for

  1. Poland.
  2. Also Pol Polish.

POL

1

abbreviation for

  1. petroleum, oil, and lubricants
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Pol.

2

abbreviation for

  1. Poland
  2. Polish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pol1

First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening
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Example Sentences

A vicious Twitter smear campaign against the Harry Potter author may have been the work of secret agents, says one British pol.

First-time candidate and full-time economics professor Dave Brat decisively defeated the consummate pol by a 55 to 45 margin.

And people once thought Chris Christie was a New Jersey pol with an attitude problem.

In a bold move, Kentucky pol Elisabeth Jensen has vocalized her support of the Affordable Health Care Act in her bid for Congress.

But win or lose, Bellows probably does have a future ahead of her—as the first pol to properly give voice to a rising generation.

Nôtre Dame's twin towers on each side of that miracle of a rose window would be there next time; but would M. Pol?

I have stood by M. Pol for hours, hoping to acquire something of his mystery; but these things come from within.

Anthropolatry, an-thro-pol′a-tri, n. the giving of divine honours to a human being, a term always employed in reproach.

And, in fact, the girl's merry laughter could be heard below, for it always burst forth if Pol did but open his lips.

"I caught cold the other day, and my leg is stiff, which keeps me from running," answered Pol.

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