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   politic

   /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances: "I did not think it politic to express my reservations"
   • ▪ (of a person) prudent and sagacious: "Henry of Navarre was a resolute, active, and politick prince"

   verb

   • 1. engage in political activity: derogatory "agencies who politic and posture for no other reason than to promote themselves"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French politique ‘political’, via Latin from Greek politikos, from politēs ‘citizen’, from polis ‘city’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   The meaning of POLITIC is political. How to use politic in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Politic.

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   Politic definition: shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.. See examples of POLITIC used in a sentence.

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   1.adjective. If it seems politicto do a particular thing, that seems to be the most sensible thing to do in the circumstances. [formal] Many towns often found it politic to change their allegiance. Synonyms: wise, diplomatic, sensible, discreet More Synonyms of politic. 2. See also body politic, politics. More Synonyms of politic.

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   Definition of politic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness. “it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels”. “a politic decision”. “a politic manager”. “a politic old scoundrel”. “a shrewd and politic reply”. synonyms: diplomatic, diplomatical.

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   the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed: Joe is very active in left-wing politics. [ U ] the job of holding a position of power in the government:

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    adj. 1. artful or shrewd; ingenious: a politic manager. 2. crafty or unscrupulous; cunning: a politic old scoundrel. 3. sagacious, wise, or prudent, esp in statesmanship: a politic choice. 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) an archaic word for political.

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    politic meaning, definition, what is politic: sensible and likely to gain you an advan...: Learn more.