word
German
Machtpolitik
MAKHT-poh-lih-teek
ˈmɑːxtpɒlɪˌtiːkListen
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Syllable breakdown
Machtpolitik
Sounds like
Say 'MAKHT-poh-lih-teek' — the 'ch' is a German guttural sound.
Dictionary meaning
Policy based on the use of power, especially military power, rather than on ethical principles.
History and origin
German — 'Macht' (power) + 'Politik' (politics).
Examples
- Critics accused the regime of Machtpolitik — pursuing dominance over any principle.
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