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Machiavelian

MACHIAVE'LIAN

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Adj.
[from Machiavel, an Italian writer, secretary and historiographer to the republic of Florence.]
Pertaining to Machiavel, or denoting his principles; politically cunning; crafty; cunning in political management.

MACHIAVE'LIAN

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Noun.
One who adopts the principles of Machiavel.

Definition 2024


Machiavelian

Machiavelian

English

Adjective

Machiavelian (comparative more Machiavelian, superlative most Machiavelian)

  1. Alternative form of Machiavellian