Machiavellian
(adjective) of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended; “Machiavellian thinking”
Machiavellian
(noun) a follower of Machiavelli’s principles
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machiavellian (comparative more machiavellian, superlative most machiavellian)
Alternative form of Machiavellian
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.
Machiavellian (plural Machiavellians)
A ruthless schemer.
Source: Wiktionary
17 November 2024
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
