MACHIAVELLIAN

Machiavellian

(adjective) of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended; “Machiavellian thinking”

Machiavellian

(noun) a follower of Machiavelli’s principles

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

machiavellian (comparative more machiavellian, superlative most machiavellian)

Alternative form of Machiavellian

Etymology

Adjective

Machiavellian (comparative more Machiavellian, superlative most Machiavellian)

Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics or in advancing one's career.

Related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli.

Noun

Machiavellian (plural Machiavellians)

A ruthless schemer.

Source: Wiktionary



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