statecraft

noun

state·​craft ˈstāt-ˌkraft How to pronounce statecraft (audio)
: the art of conducting state affairs

Examples of statecraft in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of statecraft was in 1642

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“Statecraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statecraft. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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statecraft

noun
state·​craft ˈstāt-ˌkraft How to pronounce statecraft (audio)
: the art of conducting government affairs

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