A person, principle, or thing which acts as a guide; a guiding light; also, something which attracts much attention; a centre of attention.
The star visible to the naked eye which was in the past, is now, or will be in the future nearest a celestial pole of a planet.
A sly or ingratiating person.
Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.
A politically active or interested person.