Mach`i*a*vel"ian, n. One who
adopts the principles of Machiavel; a cunning and unprincipled
politician.
Mach`i*a*vel"ian (?), a. [From
Machiavel, an Italian writer, secretary and historiographer to
the republic of Florence.] Of or pertaining to Machiavel, or to
his supposed principles; politically cunning; characterized by
duplicity or bad faith; crafty.