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machiavelian

Mach·i·a·vel·li·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mak-ee-uh-vel-ee-uh n]
    • /ˌmæk i əˈvɛl i ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mak-ee-uh-vel-ee-uh n]
    • /ˌmæk i əˈvɛl i ən/

Definitions of machiavelian word

  • adjective machiavelian of, like, or befitting Machiavelli. 1
  • adjective machiavelian being or acting in accordance with the principles of government analyzed in Machiavelli's The Prince, in which political expediency is placed above morality and the use of craft and deceit to maintain the authority and carry out the policies of a ruler is described. 1
  • adjective machiavelian characterized by subtle or unscrupulous cunning, deception, expediency, or dishonesty: He resorted to Machiavellian tactics in order to get ahead. 1
  • noun machiavelian a follower of the principles analyzed or described in The Prince, especially with reference to techniques of political manipulation. 1
  • adjective machiavelian Alternative form of Machiavellian. 0
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Origin of machiavelian

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; Machiavelli + -an

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Parts of speech for Machiavelian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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machiavelian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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