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    politic
    /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. (of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances: "I did not think it politic to express my reservations"

    verb

    • 1. engage in political activity: derogatory "agencies who politic and posture for no other reason than to promote themselves"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › politicPolitic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of POLITIC is political. How to use politic in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Politic.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOLITIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    POLITIC definition: 1. wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions: 2. wise and showing the ability to…. Learn more.

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    Politic definition: shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.. See examples of POLITIC used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOLITICS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    [ U ] the job of holding a position of power in the government: The group is campaigning to get more women into politics. He is planning to retire from politics next year. [ U ] the study of the ways in which a country is governed: She studied politics at Leicester University. someone's politics.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOLITIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    POLITIC meaning: 1. wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions: 2. wise and showing the ability to…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOLITIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'politic' Word Frequency. politic. (pɒlɪtɪk ) 1. adjective. If it seems politic to do a particular thing, that seems to be the most sensible thing to do in the circumstances. [formal] Many towns often found it politic to change their allegiance. Synonyms: wise, diplomatic, sensible, discreet More Synonyms of politic. 2.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpolitic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

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    marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness. “it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels”. “a politic decision”. “a politic manager”. “a politic old scoundrel”. “a shrewd and politic reply”. synonyms: diplomatic, diplomatical.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › politicPolitic - definition of politic by The Free Dictionary

    Define politic. politic synonyms, politic pronunciation, politic translation, English dictionary definition of politic. adj. Showing sound or pragmatic judgment; prudent; judicious: found it politic not to mention his youthful indiscretions. pol′i·tic·ly adv. American...

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › politicPOLITIC Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    How to use . politic in a sentenceAs Reagan injected the toxicity of racial division into the American body politic, Jackson spoke about “coming up together”.