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realpolitik
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re·al·po·li·tik  (r-älpl-tk)
n.
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
realism in politics, especially policies or actions based on considerations of power rather than ideals.
See also: Politics
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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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