Definitions for Realpolitik
reɪˈɑlˌpoʊ lɪˌtik, ri-re·alpoli·tik

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1. realpolitik, practical politicsnoun

   politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations

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1. realpolitiknoun

   Pragmatic international government policy concerned with perceived interests of the nation.

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1. realpolitik

   Realpolitik is a system of politics or principles based on practical, rather than moral or ideological, considerations. It often encompasses policies and strategies that prioritize the self-interests of a nation, in addition to power and practical objectives, over ethical principles or international law. Realpolitik has its origins in 19th century diplomatic practices, particularly associated with Otto von Bismarck, the German statesman.

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1. Realpolitik

   Realpolitik refers to politics or diplomacy based primarily on power and on practical and material factors and considerations, rather than ideological notions or moralistic or ethical premises. In this respect, it shares aspects of its philosophical approach with those of realism and pragmatism. The term realpolitik is sometimes used pejoratively to imply politics that are coercive, amoral, or Machiavellian.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Realpolitik in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Realpolitik in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Realpolitik in a Sentence

1. Eko Sulistyo:

   The 'realpolitik' situation is taking energy away from the real work; the economic program, the roads and ports that need to be built, (His) concentration and focus can be fragmented and broken because of the politics (around him).

2. Luc Marius Ibriga:

   We would liked to have had an all-civilian government but this is realpolitik.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Realpolitik
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Realpolitik
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Realpolitik
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Realpolitik