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Politic
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Meaning
Adj
●
Of or
relating
to
polity
, or
civil
government; political.
●
Relating to, or
promoting
, a
policy
, especially a
national
policy
; well-devised;
adapted
to its end, whether right or wrong.
●
Sagacious in
promoting
a
policy
;
ingenious
in
devising
and
advancing
a system of management;
devoted
to a
scheme
or system
rather than
to a
principle
; hence, in a
good sense
,
wise
;
prudent
;
sagacious
●
Shrewd,
prudent
and expedient.
●
Discreet and diplomatic.
●
Artful,
crafty
or cunning.
Noun
●
A politician.
Verb
●
Alternative
spelling
of politick
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Origin
politic
English
πολίτης
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
πόλις
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Etym
Antonyms
Impolitic
Related
Realpolitik
Populism
Policymaking
Lawmaking
Populist
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Partisanship
Partisan
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Centrism
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Hegemony
Society
Rightist
Popularist
Nationalistic
Republicanism
Economic
Cultural
Religion
Culture
Social
Factionalism
Nationalism
Leftist
Socialism
Liberalist
Popularism
Government
Parliament
Imperialism
Parliamentary
Elections
Liberalism
Ideologies
Islam
Diplomatic
Economics
Leftwing
Activism
Multiculturalism
Rhetoric
History
Feminism
Populistic
Economy
Neoliberal
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Foreign Affairs
Foreign Policy
International Affairs
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