politic

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/]

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1. politic (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.

Example: the body politic

2. politic (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.

Example: a politic treaty

3. politic (adj) — sense 3

Definition: 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

Example: I have been politic with my friend, smooth with mine enemy

4. politic (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A politician.

Example: to speake truly of politikes & Statesmen

5. politic (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A politics; a set of political beliefs.

Example: 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?

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