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strategic

/strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
stra · te · gic
Adverb:strategically
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strategic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

"The board of directors held a retreat to develop a five-year strategic plan for the company."

2

Carefully designed or positioned to serve a particular purpose or gain an advantage.

Example

"Because of its strategic location along the river, the city quickly became a major trading hub."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Strategic' refers to overarching, long-term goals and high-level planning, whereas 'tactical' refers to the specific, short-term actions taken to execute that larger plan.

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strategist
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek 'strategikos' ('of or for a general'), from 'strategos' ('general, commander of an army'), combining 'stratos' ('army') and 'agein' ('to lead').

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