POLITIC


Meaning of POLITIC in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.