politike

Adjective

politic (comparative more politic, superlative most politic)

1. (archaic) Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
   • the body politic
2. (archaic) Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
   • a politic treaty
3. (archaic) Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
   • I have been politic with my friend, smooth with mine enemyc. 1598–1600 (date written), William Shakespeare, “As You Like It”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount...
4. Shrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.
   • But as he headed for the front of the line one of his minders whispered that it might be politic to go to the back.1999 February 28, Chris McGreal, “Nigerians give two cheers for flawed election”, in The Guardian, →ISSN, archived from the original on 02 May 2024
5. Discreet and diplomatic.
   • A unanimous exclamation called upon Evelyn himself to speak; and, after a minute's politic pause, he went on to state his plan.1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter IV, in Francesca Carrara. […], volume III, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), →OCLC, page 25
6. Artful, crafty or cunning.

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