statesmanship
Translation
statesmanship
Examples
The crisis required great statesmanship to resolve.
The crisis required great statesmanship to resolve.
She showed remarkable statesmanship during the negotiations.
She showed remarkable statesmanship during the negotiations.
Grammar Patterns
show/require statesmanship to demonstrate or need the skill of governing The situation requires true statesmanship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diplomacy, political skill, leadership
Etymology
From 'statesman' + '-ship' (a suffix indicating skill or quality). It means the skill of a statesman.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the skill needed to steer the 'ship' of 'state'.