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realpolitik

Syllabification: (re·al·po·li·tik)
Pronunciation: /rāˈälˌpōliˌtēk/
Definition of realpolitik

noun

  • a system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations.

Origin:

early 20th century: from German Realpolitik 'practical politics'

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