transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpä-lə-ˌtik ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English politik, from Middle French politique, from Latin politicus, from Greek politikos, from politēs citizen — more at police
Date: 15th century
1. : political
2. : characterized by shrewdness in managing, contriving, or dealing
3. : sagacious in promoting a policy
4. : shrewdly tactful
Synonyms: see expedient , suave