word
German
Realpolitik
ray-AHL-poh-lih-TEEK
/reɪˈɑːlpɒlɪtiːk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Realpolitik
Dictionary meaning
A system of politics based on practical considerations rather than ideology
History and origin
German
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