Pronunciation: /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/
adjective
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(of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances: [with infinitive]: I did not think it politic to express my reservations
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(also politick) archaic (of a person) prudent and sagacious: Henry of Navarre was a resolute, active, and politick prince
verb (politics, politicking, politicked)
[no object] (often as noun
politicking) often
derogatory-
engage in political activity: the cumbersome bureaucracy and politicking of the European Community
Derivatives
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adverb ( rare)