/ ˈpɒlətɪk; NAmE ˈpɑːl-/ adjective
( formal ) ( of actions ) based on good judgement
SYN prudent , wise :
It seemed politic to say nothing.
—see also body politic
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French politique political, via Latin from Greek politikos , from politēs citizen, from polis city.