noun

statecraft

statecraft, diplomacy

The president was known for his skilled statecraft.

The president was known for his skilled statecraft.

((adjective)) statecraft a particular type of political skill The president was known for his skilled statecraft.

Synonyms: diplomacy, statesmanship, political skill

A compound of 'state' (government) and 'craft' (skill, art). It literally means 'the skill of managing a state'.

Think of it as the 'craft' or skill needed to run a 'state' (country). Like Minecraft, but for governing.

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