Sekirov Dictionary

politic

UK /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/US /ˈpɑ.lɪ.tɪk/

adjective 6
noun 2
forms 3

adjective6

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Shrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.
- But as he headed for the front of the line one of his minders whispered that it might be politic to go to the back. — 1999
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Discreet and diplomatic.
- A unanimous exclamation called upon Evelyn himself to speak; and, after a minute's politic pause, he went on to state his plan. — 1834
Artful, crafty or cunning.
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(no longer used) Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
- For then this land was famously enrich'd / With politic grave counsel — 1593
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(no longer used) 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
- I have been politic with my friend, smooth with mine enemy — 1598
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(no longer used) Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
- [H]e with his people made all but one politic body whereof himself was the head — 1587

noun2

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A politics; a set of political beliefs.
- While the stories and lives on the screen are alternately moving and funny, an unspoken question arises: does similar experience always lead to a coherent politic? — 1978
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(no longer used) A politician.
- Swiftly the politic goes; is it dark? he borrows a lantern; / Slowly the statesman and sure, guiding his feet by the stars. — 1848

forms

politics · more politic · most politic

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