plural of Machiavellian

Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics or in advancing one's career. / Related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli.

A ruthless schemer.

(philosophy, politics) A political philosophy, based on the writings of Machiavelli, especially The Prince, that advocates the use of ruthlessness and duplicity in political dealings.

plural of Machiavellianism

Alternative form of Machiavellian