realpolitik
or Re·al·po·li·tik
[ rey-ahl-poh-li-teek, ree- ]
/ reɪˈɑlˌpoʊ lɪˌtik, ri- /
noun
political realism or practical politics, especially policy based on power rather than on ideals.
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Origin of realpolitik
OTHER WORDS FROM realpolitik
re·al·po·li·tik·er [rey-ahl-poh-lee-ti-ker, ree-], /reɪˈɑl poʊˌli tɪ kər, ri-/, nounWords nearby realpolitik
really, realm, real money trade, real number, real part, realpolitik, real presence, real property, real storage, real tennis, real time
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British Dictionary definitions for realpolitik
realpolitik
/ (reɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˈtiːk) /
noun
a ruthlessly realistic and opportunist approach to statesmanship, rather than a moralistic one, esp as exemplified by Bismarck
Word Origin for realpolitik
C19: German: politics of realism
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Cultural definitions for realpolitik
realpolitik
[ (ray-ahl-poh-li-teek) ]
Governmental policies based on hard, practical considerations rather than on moral or idealistic concerns. Realpolitik is German for “the politics of reality” and is often applied to the policies of nations that consider only their own interests in dealing with other countries.
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