MACHIAVELLIAN


Meaning of MACHIAVELLIAN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌma-kē-ə-ˈve-lē-ən, -ˈvel-yən ]

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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