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