Machiavelianism

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A form of Machiavellianism — The political philosophy of Machiavelli, especially the realist doctrine which emphasizes the maintenance of the state above ethical concerns.

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Meanings

nounMachiavelianism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of Machiavellianism.

Origin

From Machiavelian + -ism.

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Machiavelianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Machiavelianism

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“Machiavelianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Machiavelianism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Machiavelianism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Machiavelianism.

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