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political operatives

[pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈɒpərətɪvz]
nounpl: political operatives
operários políticos / agentes políticos
1. People who work actively in politics, typically engaged in campaign management, lobbying, organizing, or other strategic political activities
The political operatives worked tirelessly to secure votes for their candidate.
Os agentes políticos trabalharam incansavelmente para garantir votos para seu candidato.
2. Skilled professionals involved in the mechanics and strategy of political campaigns and party operations
Experienced political operatives understand how to navigate complex electoral systems.
Os operários políticos experientes sabem como navegar sistemas eleitorais complexos.
NYC Slang
fixers, political machine operators, ward heelers
Synonyms
political activistscampaign operativespolitical strategistspolitical agentsparty operatives
Antonyms
apolitical individualspolitical neutrals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agentes políticos / operadores políticos
Commonly used in Brazilian political discourse
São Paulo
operadores políticos / agentes políticos
Standard usage in São Paulo political circles
Rio de Janeiro
agentes políticos / operários políticos
Common in Rio de Janeiro political contexts
Portugal
operadores políticos / agentes políticos
Used in Portuguese political terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind-the-scenes operators
political machinery
power brokers
political movers and shakers
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