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Machiavellianism — is the term that some social and personality psychologists use to describe a person s tendency to deceive and manipulate others for personal gain. A less technical variant of the term is fawce. The concept is named after Renaissance diplomat and… … Wikipedia
Machiavellianism — Machiavelism Mach i*a*vel*ism, Machiavellianism Mach i*a*vel lian*ism, n. [Cf. F. machiav[ e]lisme; It. machiavellismo.] The supposed principles of Machiavelli, or practice in conformity to them; political artifice, intended to favor arbitrary… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Machiavellianism — noun Date: 1626 the political theory of Machiavelli; especially the view that politics is amoral and that any means however unscrupulous can justifiably be used in achieving political power … New Collegiate Dictionary
Machiavellianism — noun a) A political philosophy, based on the writings of , especially , that advocates the use of ruthlessness and duplicity in political dealings. b) A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy. Syn: Machiavellism, realpolitik … Wiktionary
Machiavellianism — n. principles and methods recommended by Machiavelli, justification of the use of unscrupulous and manipulative methods in the pursuit of political power … English contemporary dictionary
machiavellianism — n cunning, deception, deceit, dishonesty, duplicity, Inf. hanky panky; treachery, perfidy, double dealing; slyness, foxiness, stealth, craftiness, surreptitiousness; trickery, sharp tricks, artifice, guile, roguery, knavery; machination, intrigue … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
machiavellianism — mach·i·a·vel·li·an·ism … English syllables
Machiavellianism — noun the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government • Hypernyms: ↑autocracy * * * ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈvelēəˌnizəm, lyəˌn noun ( s) Usage: usually… … Useful english dictionary
Machiavellian — Machiavellianism, Machiavellism, n. Machiavellianly, adv. /mak ee euh vel ee euhn/, adj. 1. of, like, or befitting Machiavelli. 2. being or acting in accordance with the principles of government analyzed in Machiavelli s The Prince, in which… … Universalium
Niccolò Machiavelli — Machiavelli redirects here. For other uses, see Machiavelli (disambiguation). Niccolò Machiavelli Portrait of Niccolò Machiavelli by Santi di Tito Full name Niccolò Machiavelli Born … Wikipedia
