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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.

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

    Machiavellian means using clever but often dishonest methods to deceive people and gain power or control. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of this adjective from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › MachiavellianMachiavellian Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

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

    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.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › machiavellianMachiavellian - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective Machiavellian, which describes someone who uses clever plans to achieve their goals without people realizing it. Find synonyms, examples and word origin in this online dictionary.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › machiavellianMACHIAVELLIAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    being or acting in accordance with the principles of government analyzed in Machiavelli's The Prince, in which political expediency is placed above morality and the use of craft and deceit to maintain the authority and carry out the policies of a ruler is described.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMACHIAVELLIAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of Machiavellian, an adjective that describes someone who is cunning, amoral, and opportunist in politics. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences with Machiavellian.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › MachiavellianMachiavellian - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · 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. Iago is the Machiavellian antagonist in William Shakespeare's play, Othello.