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Definition of statecraft

statecraft

/ˈsteɪt.kræft/
state · craft
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• noun

1

The skillful management of state affairs; the art of conducting government and diplomacy.

Example

"The prime minister's decades of experience in international diplomacy and statecraft helped avert a major regional crisis."

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• Nearby Words

stasis
stat
state
statecraft
statehood
statehouse
stateless

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed as an English compound of 'state' (from Latin status, meaning 'condition' or 'polity') and 'craft' (from Old English cræft, meaning 'power, skill, or art').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Statecraft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/statecraft
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