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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRealpolitik
/ˌreɪ.əl.pəˈliː.tɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations.
"The foreign minister practiced a ruthless realpolitik to secure vital trade routes for the nation." - 2
Political dealings characterized by a pragmatic, power-driven approach rather than theoretical ideals.
"In international relations, idealism often gives way to realpolitik during times of crisis."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed from German in the late 19th century, combining 'real' (realistic, practical) and 'Politik' (politics). The term was coined by the German writer and politician Ludwig von Rochau to describe a system of politics based on practical and material factors rather than moral, ideological, or ethical premises.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Realpolitik" is said worldwide
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réalpolitik
Transliteration: ʁeal.pɔ.li.tik
"Sa diplomatie repose entièrement sur la réalpolitik."
Realpolitik
Transliteration: ʁeˈaːlpoliˌtiːk
"Die aktuelle Krise erfordert kühle Realpolitik."
realpolitik
Transliteration: re.al.poˈli.tik
"Il governo ha adottato una linea di rigida realpolitik."
realpolitik
Transliteration: re.al.poˈli.tik
"La diplomacia moderna a menudo se rige por la realpolitik."
realpolitik
Transliteration: ʁe.aw.poˈli.tʃik
"A decisão foi ditada por pura realpolitik."
यथार्थ राजनीति
Transliteration: yatharth rajneeti
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"आधुनिक कूटनीति अक्सर यथार्थ राजनीति पर आधारित होती है।"
现实政治
Transliteration: xiànshí zhèngzhì
Script: 中文汉字
"大国之间的较量往往遵循现实政治的逻辑。"
현실정치
Transliteration: hyeonsil-jeongchi
Script: 한국어 한글
"국제 관계는 종종 냉정한 현실정치에 의해 좌우된다."
現実政治
Transliteration: genjitsu seiji
Script: 日本語
"その国家の決定は現実政治に基づくものであった。"
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