machiavellism

Mach·i·a·vel·li·an

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mak-ee-uh-vel-ee-uh n]
- /ˌmæk i əˈvɛl i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mak-ee-uh-vel-ee-uh n]
- /ˌmæk i əˈvɛl i ən/

Definitions of machiavellism word

adjective machiavellism of, like, or befitting Machiavelli. 1
adjective machiavellism being or acting in accordance with the principles of government analyzed in Machiavelli's The Prince, in which political expediency is placed above morality and the use of craft and deceit to maintain the authority and carry out the policies of a ruler is described. 1
adjective machiavellism characterized by subtle or unscrupulous cunning, deception, expediency, or dishonesty: He resorted to Machiavellian tactics in order to get ahead. 1
noun machiavellism a follower of the principles analyzed or described in The Prince, especially with reference to techniques of political manipulation. 1

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Origin of machiavellism

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1560-70; Machiavelli + -an

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Parts of speech for Machiavellism

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machiavellism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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