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   Machiavellian

   /ˌmakjəˈvɛlɪən/

   adjective

   • 1. cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics: "a whole range of outrageous Machiavellian manoeuvres"

   noun

   • 1. a person who schemes in a Machiavellian way.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from the name of Niccolò Machiavelli (see Machiavelli, Niccolò.

   Derivatives

   • 1. Machiavellianism noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › machiavellianMachiavellian | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Machiavellian definition: 1. using clever but often dishonest methods that deceive people so that you can win power or…. Learn more.

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   adjective. Ma· chi· a· vel· lian ˌma-kē-ə-ˈve-lē-ən. -ˈvel-yən. Synonyms of Machiavellian. 1. : of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism. 2. : suggesting the principles of conduct laid down by Machiavelli. specifically : marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › MachiavellianMachiavellian - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Someone Machiavellian is sneaky, cunning, and lacking a moral code. The word comes from the Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, who wrote the political treatise The Prince in the 1500s, that encourages “the end justifies the means” behavior, especially among politicians.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionMachiavellian adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   Definition of Machiavellian adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › machiavellianMACHIAVELLIAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. of or relating to the alleged political principles of Machiavelli; cunning, amoral, and opportunist 2. a.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › machiavellian_nMachiavellian - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the word Machiavellian mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word Machiavellian. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Machiavellian is considered derogatory. See meaning & use. How common is the word Machiavellian? About 0.6 occurrences per million words in modern written English.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › machiavellianMachiavellian definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Machiavellian meaning: 1. using clever but often dishonest methods that deceive people so that you can win power or…. Learn more.