MACHIAVELIAN

Adjective

Machiavelian (comparative more Machiavelian, superlative most Machiavelian)

Alternative form of Machiavellian

Source: Wiktionary


Mach`i*a*vel"ian, a. Etym: [From Machiavel, an Italian writer, secretary and historiographer to the republic of Florence.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Machiavel, or to his supposed principles; politically cunning; characterized by duplicity or bad faith; crafty.

Mach`i*a*vel"ian, n.

Definition: One who adopts the principles of Machiavel; a cunning and unprincipled politician.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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