noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The skill of being a good statesman, the ability to perform well in political office. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   wisdom in the management of public affairs wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

statecraftdiplomacypoliticsstatecraftstatism

Etymology

From statesman + -ship.

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