politic

See also polític

English

Alternative forms

• politick (obsolete)

Etymology

Ancient Greek πολίτης (“citizen”).

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpɒlətɪk/, SAMPA: /"pQl@tIk/
• (US) IPA: /ˈpɑlətɪk/, SAMPA: /"pAl@tIk/

Adjective

politic (comparative more politic, superlative most politic)

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

Antonyms

• impolitic

Related terms

• police
• policy
• political
• politician
• politicize
• politics
• polity

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Interlingua

Adjective

politic (comparative plus politic, superlative le plus politic)

1. political