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Machiavelli

/ˈmɑkiəˌvɛli/
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Other forms: Machiavellis

Definitions of Machiavelli
  1. noun
    a statesman of Florence who advocated a strong central government (1469-1527)
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    philosopher
    a specialist in philosophy
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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