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Definition of Machiavelli
1. Noun. A statesman of Florence who advocated a strong central government (1469-1527).
Exact synonyms: Niccolo Machiavelli
Generic synonyms: Philosopher, National Leader, Solon, Statesman
Derivative terms: Machiavellian
Generic synonyms: Philosopher, National Leader, Solon, Statesman
Derivative terms: Machiavellian
Definition of Machiavelli
1. Proper noun. Niccolò ''Machiavelli'' (1469-1527), Italian statesman and writer, whose work ''The Prince'' (1532) advises that acquiring and exercising power may require unethical methods. ¹
2. Proper noun. A Machiavellian person ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com