realpolitiker

noun

re·​al·​po·​li·​ti·​ker
-pō¦lētə̇kə(r)
plural -s
: one that believes in, advocates, or practices realpolitik

Word History

Etymology

German, from real + politiker politician, from politik + -er

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“Realpolitiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realpolitiker. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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