Politic

/ˈpɒlətɪk/

noun

  1. A politician.

verb

  1. To engage in political activity; politick.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.

    the body politic

  2. (of things) Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.

    a politic treaty

  3. Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious

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