Ma·chi·a·vel·li·an (m k  - -v l -n)adj. 1. Of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism. 2. Suggestive of or characterized by expediency, deceit, and cunning. Ma chi·a·velli·an, Machi·a·vellist n. |
Machiavellian, Machiavelian [ˌmækɪəˈvɛlɪən]
adj (sometimes not capital)
of or relating to the alleged political principles of Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), Florentine statesman and political philosopher; cunning, amoral, and opportunist
n
a cunning, amoral, and opportunist person, esp a politician
Machiavellianism , Machiavellism n
Machiavellist adj & n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | Machiavellian - a follower of Machiavelli's principles follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another |
| Adj. | 1. |  Machiavellian - of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended; "Machiavellian thinking" |
Machiavellian
adjective scheming, cynical, shrewd, cunning, designing, intriguing, sly, astute, unscrupulous, wily, opportunist, crafty, artful, amoral, foxy, deceitful, underhand, double-dealing, perfidious the Machiavellian and devious way decisions were made
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