French Meaning of politic

Politique

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Definitions and Meaning of politic in English

Wordnet

politic (a)

marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness

Wordnet

politic (s)

smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication

Webster

politic (a.)

Of or pertaining to polity, or civil government; political; as, the body politic. See under Body.

Pertaining to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong; -- said of things; as, 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; and in a bad sense, artful; unscrupulous; cunning; -- said of persons.

Webster

politic (n.)

A politician.

FAQs About the word politic

Politique

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politesse => politesse, politeness => politesse, politely => poliment, polite => poli, politburo => Politburo,