politic

Definition

Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.

Etymology

From Middle French politique, from Latin politicus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikós), from πολίτης (polítēs, “citizen”). Cognate with German politisch (“political”). Doublet of politico.

Example Sentences

• "the body politic"
• "[H]e with his people made all but one politic body whereof himself was the head"
• "a politic treaty"

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