Politic meaning
Crafty; unscrupulous.
adjective
Prudently or artfully contrived; expedient, as a plan, action, remark, etc.
adjective
To engage in political campaigning, vote-getting, etc.
verb
(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.
adjective
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(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.
adjective
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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.
adjective
Politic is defined as to participate in campaigning.
An example of politic is to run for office.
verb
Showing sound or pragmatic judgment; prudent; judicious.
Found it politic not to mention his youthful indiscretions.
adjective
Having practical wisdom; prudent; shrewd; diplomatic.
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Origin of politic
- Middle English politik from Old French politique from Latin polīticus political from Greek polītikos from polītēs citizen from polis city pelə-3 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Ancient Greek πολίτης (politÄ“s, “citizen").
From Wiktionary