Machiavelli Definition & Meaning

machiavelli
noun
  1. a statesman of Florence who advocated a strong central government (1469-1527)

"Machiavelli" in song lyrics

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  • "Black meek alone Machiavelli"
    Hell Razah — Medical Kush
  • "niccolo machiavelli"
    AOL — AOL
  • "more facts on machiavelli"
    AOL — AOL

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