MACHIAVELLI

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A statesman of Florence who advocated a strong central government (1469-1527)

Synonyms:

Machiavelli; Niccolo Machiavelli

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)

national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)

Derivation:

Machiavellian (of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended)