Machiavelli
The origin and history of Machiavelli.
Etymology
From Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), the Italian political writer whose book The Prince argued that rulers may need to use ruthless, unscrupulous methods to gain and keep power.
Class of 1469
Machiavelli first entered the language around 1469. Other words from the same year:
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