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politique

politique

9.9
Being careful and practical in politics to avoid conflict
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɒlɪˈtiːk/
  • Formal
translation icon : político
  • Adopting a politique stance, she chose compromise over confrontation in the debate.

Examples

  • His politique response avoided controversy and kept both sides satisfied.

  • Adopting a politique strategy, she prioritized consensus over rigid principles during the discussions.

  • The leader's politique approach helped her navigate the complex negotiations successfully.

  • Her politique approach to negotiations often leads to successful outcomes.

  • The candidate's politique decisions impressed many voters.

  • The leader's politique approach helped her navigate the complex negotiations successfully.

  • His politique response avoided controversy and maintained support from both parties.

Synonyms

shrewd
vspolitique
50 4.7

Good at judging situations and making smart business decisions

applies to political choices and strategic expediency rather than business matters
politic
vspolitique
  • Formal
4 7.2

Careful and polite in words and actions to avoid upsetting people and gain an advantage

prioritises political strategy and expediency over principle in practice

Antonyms

idealistic
  • Specialized
47 7.0

The belief that the mind makes reality rather than matter

39 3.8

A person or group that shows strong ideas about right and wrong and acts on them

How Political

politique
  • Formal
9.9
politic
  • Formal
4 7.2
expedient
  • Formal
20 7.3
pragmatic
64 6.3
tactful
11 4.0

Surface Forms

politique positive

Etymology

The word politique comes from the Greek root polis meaning 'city' and shares its root with the English word politics. So to be politique is to act with practical tact in public matters, choosing what keeps people and the city together.