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politic
/ˈpɒlətɪk/
noun
A politician.
verb
To engage in political activity; politick.
adjective
Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
"the body politic"
(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"
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
Antonymsimpolitic
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