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