Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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Machiavellianism | Yes | No | No | No |
Machiavellian | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Machiavellianism (noun) | Machiavellian (noun) |
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the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government | a follower of Machiavelli's principles |
Machiavellianism (adjective) | Machiavellian (adjective) |
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of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended |