HyperDic: machiavellianism

English > 1 sense of the word Machiavellianism:
NOUNcognitionMachiavellianismthe political doctrine of Machiavelli
English > Machiavellianism: 1 sense > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means / means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government.
BroaderautocracyA political theory favoring / favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
AdjectivesMachiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended

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