politic

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adjective

The definition of politic is someone who is shrewd, tactful or unethical.
An example of politic is a decision made because it it likely to be accepted by the voters and will make the politician more popular; a politic decision.

verb

Politic is defined as to participate in campaigning.
An example of politic is to run for office.

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politic

political: archaic except in body politic
having practical wisdom; prudent; shrewd; diplomatic
crafty; unscrupulous
prudently or artfully contrived; expedient, as a plan, action, remark, etc.

Origin of politic

Middle English polytyk from Middle French politique from Classical Latin politicus from Classical Greek politikos, of a citizen from polit?s: see police

intransitive verb

-·ticked·, -·tick·ing

to engage in political campaigning, vote-getting, etc.

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politic

adjective

Showing sound or pragmatic judgment; prudent; judicious: found it politic not to mention his youthful indiscretions.

Origin of politic

Middle English politik from Old French politique from Latin polīticus political from Greek polītikos from polītēs citizen from polis city ; see pelə-³ in Indo-European roots.

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Adjective

(comparative more politic, superlative most politic)

(archaic) Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
the body politic
(archaic) Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong; said of things.
a politic treaty
(archaic) Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
Shrewd, prudent and expedient.
Discreet and diplomatic.
Artful, crafty or cunning.

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Noun

(plural politics)

(archaic) A politician.

Origin

Ancient Greek Ï€Î¿Î»Î¯Ï„Î·Ï‚ (politÄ“s, “citizen").

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