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wonk

wonk [ wongk ] (plural wonks)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. policy expert: an expert in matters of policy, especially in government, the economy, or diplomacy ( informal )
The dinner conversation was dominated by deep discussions among the Administration's policy wonks.

2. hard-working student: a student who works unduly hard or long ( informal disapproving )

[Early 20th century. Origin ?]
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