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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"

    verb

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

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOLITIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    POLITIC definition: 1. wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions: 2. wise and showing the ability to…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › politicPolitic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › politicPOLITIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOLITIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    POLITIC meaning: 1. wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions: 2. wise and showing the ability to…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOLITIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'politic' Word Frequency. politic. (pɒlɪtɪk ) 1. adjective. If it seems politic to 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.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpolitic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › politicPolitic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › politicPolitic - definition of politic by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › politic_adjpolitic, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

    What does the word politic mean? There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word politic, six of which are labelled obsolete, and one of which is considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. politic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › politicPOLITIC Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English politik, from Middle French politique, from Latin polīticus, from Greek polītikós “civic,” from polī́t(ēs) “citizen” (see polity) + -ikos-ic

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