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political appointees

[pə-ˈli-ti-kəl ə-ˈpȯin-ˌtēz]
nounpl: political appointees
indicados políticos
1. People appointed to positions of authority or office based on political affiliation or favor rather than competitive selection or merit
The new administration replaced many career civil servants with political appointees.
A nova administração substituiu muitos servidores públicos de carreira por indicados políticos.
2. Officials who owe their positions to political patronage or connections
Political appointees often face criticism for lacking relevant experience.
Os indicados políticos frequentemente enfrentam críticas por falta de experiência relevante.
NYC Slang
political hacks, party guys
Synonyms
political nomineespatronage appointeespolitical operativesparty loyalists
Antonyms
career officialscivil servantsmerit-based appointeesindependent officials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indicados políticos
Most common term in Brazil
Brazil
apadrinhados políticos
Emphasizes the patronage/godparent relationship aspect
Portugal
nomeados políticos
Standard Portuguese term
Brazil
ocupantes de cargos de confiança
More formal; refers to positions of trust

Related Idioms & Phrases

to the victor go the spoils
political patronage
spoils system
political favor
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