politic

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Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek πολίτης (politēs, “citizen”).

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Adjective[edit]

politic (comparative more politic, superlative most politic)

  1. Shrewd, prudent and expedient.
  2. Discreet and diplomatic.
  3. Artful, crafty or cunning.

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Noun[edit]

politic (plural politics)

  1. (archaic) A politician.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Francis Bacon to this entry?)
    • Lowell
      Swiftly the politic goes; is it dark? he borrows a lantern; / Slowly the statesman and sure, guiding his feet by the stars.

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Adjective[edit]

politic (comparative plus politic, superlative le plus politic)

  1. political
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