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Machiavellianism
{
Mach′i-a-vel-ism
,Machˊi-a-vel′lian-ism
, }Noun.
[Cf. F.
machiavélisme
; It. machiavellismo
.] The supposed principles of
Machiavelli
, or practice in conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor arbitrary power. Definition 2025
Machiavellianism
Machiavellianism
English
Alternative forms
Noun
Machiavellianism (countable and uncountable, plural Machiavellianisms)
- A political philosophy, based on the writings of Machiavelli, especially The Prince, that advocates the use of ruthlessness and duplicity in political dealings.
- A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy.
- Any ruthless, duplicitous behavior.
Synonyms
- Machiavellism
- realpolitik
Translations
philosophy
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political maneuver
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ruthless, duplicitous behavior
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