political animal en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Ancient Greek πολιτικὸν ζῷον (politikòn zōîon), originally a concept taken from Aristotle at various places (History of Animals, Politics), though later as character type – possibly inherited in political families – introduced into everyday politics without philosophical background.
Meanings
- A person driven by political motives.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| political animals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (5)
fi poliittinen eläin (person driven by political motives) · ka პოლიტიკური ცხოველი (person driven by political motives) · de politisches Tier (person driven by political motives) · el ζώον πολιτικόν (person driven by political motives) · fr animal politique (person driven by political motives)
wikipedia: de:Zoon politikon · wikipedia: Aristotle · wikipedia: political families · wikipedia: History of Animals · wikipedia: Politics (Aristotle)