realpolitik
/reɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk
/noun [mass noun]
A system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations: commercial realpolitik had won the day...
- Power politics and realpolitik emphasized by realists is seen as being derived from shared knowledge which is self-fulfilling.
- They are terrified of Leninist politics, which is nothing more for them than realpolitik practised by Marxist intellectuals.
- As they see it, we improperly allow realpolitik considerations to trump the human rights imperatives.
Origin
Early 20th century: from German Realpolitik 'practical politics'.
- turn King's (or Queen's or state's) evidence
- turn off
- turn-off point
- turn of mind
- turn of phrase
- turn of speed
- turn on
- turn one's back on
- turn one's hand to
- turn one's hand to something
- turn one's head
- turn one's nose up at
- turn on one's heel
- turn on the charm
- turn (or go) pink
- turn (or put) back the clock
- turn (or tighten) the screw (or screws)
- turn out
- turnout
- turn over
- turnover
- turn over a new leaf
- turnpike
- turnpike road
- turnround