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
- Machiavellian noun
- Ma·chi·a·vel·lian·ism /-iz-m/ noun

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