machiavellianism
nounHow to pronounce machiavellianism:
Definition of machiavellianism:
- machiavellianism (noun):
- appropriateness or suitability
- the political theory of machiavelli
- a political system governed by a single individual.
- the view that politics is amoral and that any means however unscrupulous can justifiably be used in achieving political power
Synonyms for machiavellianism:
autarchy
authoritarianism
caesarism
capitalization
despotism
dictatorship
expediency
exploitation
form of government
making hay while the sun shines
manipulation
monarchy
monocracy
one-man rule
opportunism
political system
realpolitik
shogunate
stalinism
striking while the iron is hot
totalitarianism
tyranny
unscrupulousness
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- hyper-intellectual
- unimaginatively
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- apologetically
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- individualistic
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- impenetrability
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