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Webster 1828 Edition

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.

Noun.

One who adopts the principles of Machiavel.

Machiavelian ‎(comparative more Machiavelian, superlative most Machiavelian)