Policymaker
(noun)
- A person or group of people who make decisions about the policies of an organization or government.
- A person who make laws and regulations that govern a society.
Origin:
From policy + maker, term was first used in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- The policymaker was considering a new tax policy to increase revenue.
- The policymakers in the government were discussing a new healthcare policy.
- The school board is the policy maker for the district.
- The company"s policy maker was responsible for the company"s success.
- The policymakers in the country were trying to find a way to reduce poverty.