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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pol•i•tic /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/USA pronunciation adj. - shrewd, clever, or wise in practical matters.
- done in a shrewd and practical way and to one's advantage:a politic reply.
- Governmentpolitical:the body politic.
See -polis-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pol•i•tic (pol′i tik),USA pronunciation adj. - shrewd or prudent in practical matters;
tactful;
diplomatic. - contrived in a shrewd and practical way;
expedient:a politic reply. - Governmentpolitical:the body politic.
- Greek polītikós civic, equivalent. to polí̄t(ēs) citizen (see polity) + -ikos -ic
- Latin polīticus
- Middle French politique
- late Middle English politik 1375–1425
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged astute, ingenius; wary, discreet. See diplomatic.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged imprudent; indiscreet, tactless.
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