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Machiavellian
01
a person who studies or follows the political or strategic ideas of Niccolò Machiavelli
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
Machiavellians
Examples
He considered himself a Machiavellian, studying The Prince and applying its lessons.
machiavellian
01
using manipulation or deceit to achieve one's goals
Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
proper
relational
ungradable
Examples
She used Machiavellian tactics to secure the promotion over her colleagues.
