MACHIAVELLIAN


Meaning of MACHIAVELLIAN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ ma-k ē - ə - ' ve-l ē - ə n, - ' vel-y ə n

Function: adjective

Etymology: Niccolo Machiavelli

Date: 1572

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

– Machiavellian noun

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