politic

Meanings

1. Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
2. Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
3. Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
4. Shrewd, prudent and expedient; showing policy.
5. Discreet and diplomatic.
6. Artful, crafty or cunning.

1. A politician.
2. A politics; a set of political beliefs.

1. Alternative spelling of politick.

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.