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re·al·po·li·tik (r

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A usually expansionist national policy having as its sole principle advancement of the national interest.

[German : real, practical (from Late Latin relis, real; see real¹) + Politik, politics (from French politique, political, policy; see politic).]

re·alpoli·tiker n.

realpolitik [reɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˈtiːk]

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a ruthlessly realistic and opportunist approach to statesmanship, rather than a moralistic one, esp as exemplified by Bismarck

[German: politics of realism]

realpolitik

realism in politics, especially policies or actions based on considerations of power rather than ideals.

See also: Politics

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realpolitik - politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations

practical politics

political science, politics, government - the study of government of states and other political units

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