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Machiavellion

Definition:

• Noun: A person who adopts the political principles of deceit, cunning, and amorality ascribed to Niccolò Machiavelli.
• Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the political principles of Niccolò Machiavelli.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Throughout history, there have been many machiavellions who have employed cunning tactics to gain and maintain power.
2. He was deemed a machiavellion due to his manipulative strategies in the political arena.

Adjective:

1. The politician's machiavellion tactics stirred controversy and mistrust among the public.
2. Her machiavellion approach to leadership alienated her colleagues.

Related Products:

• Machiavelli's "The Prince"
• Books on Machiavelli's Political Theory