Definition of the word Machiavellian

Pronunciation of vocabulary Machiavellian

Machiavellianadjective

Machiavellian

/ˌmækiəˈveliən//ˌmækiəˈveliən/

Origin of the word Machiavellian

Word OriginFrom the name of Niccolò Machiavelli, an Italian politician (1469–1527), who explained in his book The Prince that it was often necessary for rulers to use immoral methods in order to achieve power and success.

Example of vocabulary Machiavelliannamespace

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