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policymakers

[/ˈpɒl.ə.siˌmeɪ.kərz/]
nounpl: policymakers (already plural; singular: policymaker)
formuladores de políticas
1. People, typically government officials or senior executives, who are responsible for making decisions about policies and rules
Policymakers are debating new environmental regulations.
Os formuladores de políticas estão debatendo novas regulamentações ambientais.
2. Individuals in positions of authority who shape organizational or governmental strategy
Central bank policymakers announced interest rate changes.
Os formuladores de políticas do banco central anunciaram mudanças nas taxas de juros.
Synonyms
decision-makerslegislatorsofficialsadministratorsexecutives
Antonyms
constituentscitizensimplementers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
formuladores de políticas
Standard term used in business and government contexts
Brazil
tomadores de decisão
Alternative used when emphasizing decision-making role
Portugal
decisores políticos
Common term in Portuguese media and government discourse
Portugal
responsáveis políticos
Often used to refer to political decision-makers specifically

Related Idioms & Phrases

policymakers at the table
behind closed doors with policymakers
influence policymakers
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