Main Entry:

pol·i·tic

Pronunciation:

\ˈpä-lə-ˌtik\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English politik, from Middle French politique, from Latin politicus, from Greek politikos, from politēs citizen — more at police

Date:

15th century

1 : political 2 : characterized by shrewdness in managing, contriving, or dealing 3 : sagacious in promoting a policy 4 : shrewdly tactful

synonyms see expedient, suave