politic.
Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
Meaning & usage
Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
the body politic
Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
a politic treaty
Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
Shrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.
Discreet and diplomatic.
Artful, crafty or cunning.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French politique, from Latin polīticus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikós), from πολίτης (polítēs, “citizen”). Cognate with German politisch (“political”). Doublet of politico.
A politician.
A politics; a set of political beliefs.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French politique, from Latin polīticus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikós), from πολίτης (polítēs, “citizen”). Cognate with German politisch (“political”). Doublet of politico.
Alternative spelling of politick.
Where this word comes from
Back-formation from politicking.
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