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re·al·po·li·tik

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–noun

political realism or practical politics, esp. policy based on power rather than on ideals.

Also, Re·al·po·li·tik.

[Origin: 1910–15; < G, equiv. to real real¹ + Politik politics, policy; see politic

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—Related forms

re·al·po·li·tik·er,

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re·al·po·li·tik Audio Help (rā-äl'pō'lĭ-tēk') Pronunciation Key
n. A usually expansionist national policy having as its sole principle advancement of the national interest.

[German : real, practical (from Late Latin reālis, real; see real¹) + Politik, politics (from French politique, political, policy; see politic).]

re·al'po'li·tik'er n.

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realpolitik

1914, from Ger., lit. "practical politics."

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realpolitik
noun
politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations

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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.

[Chapter:] World Politics

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