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Machiavellian adj said of a person or their conduct, political principles or activities, etc: crafty, amoral and opportunist; seeking power or advantage at any price. noun a cunning, amoral or unprincipled politician, statesman, etc. Machiavellianism noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from the name of the Italian political philosopher and statesman Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527).
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