statecraft

[ steyt-kraft, -krahft ]

noun

1. the art of government and diplomacy.

statecraft

/ ˈsteɪtˌkrɑːft /

noun

1. the art of conducting public affairs; statesmanship

Word History and Origins

Origin of statecraft¹

First recorded in 1635–45; state + craft

Example Sentences

But Aemond is more experienced in statecraft and, importantly, consistent in his hatred for the comatose king.

From Salon

Russian statecraft follows closely the principle of proportionality, which means for every tit, there must be a tat.

From BBC

He appeared on a third panel Tuesday afternoon about the future of statecraft and diplomacy alongside ambassadors to the U.S. from Panama and Australia and a State Department official.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s because perception — of strength, resolve and so on — is an essential part of statecraft.

From Los Angeles Times

As for the prime minister, he can point to this moment as an achievement of statecraft, domestic and international.

From BBC

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