One entry found for Machiavellian.
Main Entry: Ma·chi·a·vel·lian
Pronunciation: mak---vel--n, -vel-yn
Function: adjective
Etymology: named for Niccolo Machiavelli 1469-1527 an Italian political leader 1: of or relating to the belief that a ruler is justified in using any means to stay in power 2: characterized by dishonesty or trickery - Machiavelliannoun - Ma·chi·a·vel·lian·ism /-iz-m/ noun