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politic [ˈpɒlɪtɪk] adj
1. artful or shrewd; ingenious a politic manager 2. crafty or unscrupulous; cunning a politic old scoundrel 3. sagacious, wise, or prudent, esp in statesmanship a politic choice 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an archaic word for political See also body politic, politics [from Old French politique, from Latin polīticus concerning civil administration, from Greek politikos, from politēs citizen, from polis city] politicly adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
politic Translations politic [ˈpɒlɪtɪk] adj (= sensible) → judicieux/euse it would be politic to ... → il serait judicieux de ... politic adj → klug; it would be politic to apologize → es wäre (taktisch) klug, sich zu entschuldigen; he tended to do what was politic rather than that which was proper → er machte eher (das), was klug or günstig war, als das, was recht gewesen wäre the body politic → das Staatswesen, das staatliche Gemeinwesen How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Therefore set it down, that an habit of secrecy, is both politic and moral. Nor was this their only view, for they believed that the Turks would, by killing us, kindle such an irreconcilable hatred between themselves and our nation as would make it necessary for them to keep us out of the Red Sea, of which they are entirely masters: so that their determination was as politic as cruel. Dick had a respect for his father as the best of men, tempered by the politic revolt of a youth who has to see to his own independence. |
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