Main Entry: Ma·chi·a·vel·lian

Pronunciation: \ˌma-kē-ə-ˈve-lē-ən, -ˈvel-yən\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Niccolo Machiavelli

Date: 1572

1 : of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
2 : suggesting the principles of conduct laid down by Machiavelli; specifically : marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith

— Machiavellian noun