shrewd or prudent in practical matters; tactful; diplomatic.
contrived in a shrewd and practical way; expedient: a politic reply.
political: the body politic.
Origin of politic
1375–1425; late Middle English politik<Middle French politique<Latin polīticus<Greek polītikós civic, equivalent to polī́t(ēs) citizen (see polity) + -ikos-ic
Pelosi, for her part, flatly denies that politics has anything to do with her negotiating tactics.
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This time, politics podcast host and producer Galen Druke asks if this could be the year Democrats win Texas for the first time since 1976.
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It is, Smith argues, a folk concept, combining politics with essentialist folk biology.
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The same thing is true in politics, and I’ve always evaluated my workplace not by what they say but by who is doing the most talking.
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Facebook’s newly announced rules only apply to new ads about “social issues, elections or politics.”
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At 29, he is again one of the top skaters, riding pro for Politic boards, which has one bearing his name.
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The Electoral College may be imperfect, but its moderating influence on the American politic should not be laughed off too easily.
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The goal apparently remains the elimination of Israel, but it is not politic to say so publicly.
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Just now, it was a question with him whether or not it would be politic to fill this office.
The Octopus|Frank Norris
"There is my right hand," answered Albornoz, too politic to heed the insinuation.
Rienzi|Edward Bulwer Lytton
The exhibition was more amusing than politic, and Tete Rouge was directed to finish what he had to say as soon as possible.
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Strong Arm was politic enough to appear to approve the project, but secretly she was anxious to save the French.
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Besides, (continued the Tribune, in a calmer tone,) this seems to me politic as well as daring.
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British Dictionary definitions for politic
politic
/ (ˈpɒlɪtɪk) /
adjective
artful or shrewd; ingeniousa politic manager
crafty or unscrupulous; cunninga politic old scoundrel
sagacious, wise, or prudent, esp in statesmanshipa politic choice
an archaic word for political
See also body politic, politics
Derived forms of politic
politicly, adverb
Word Origin for politic
C15: from Old French politique, from Latin polīticus concerning civil administration, from Greek politikos, from politēs citizen, from polis city
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