Meaning Of The Word Machiavellian

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Machiavellian
If you describe someone as Machiavellian, you are critical of them because they often make clever and secret plans to achieve their aims and are not honest with people.

Machiavellian in American English
a follower of such principles and methods
of Machiavelli
adjective: of, like, or befitting Machiavelli
noun: a follower of the principles analyzed or described in The Prince, esp. with reference to techniques of political manipulation

Machiavellian in British English
of or relating to the alleged political principles of Machiavelli; cunning, amoral, and opportunist
noun: a cunning, amoral, and opportunist person, esp a politician

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