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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStatecraft
/ˈsteɪt.kræft/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The art or skill of conducting state affairs; the management of political entities.
"Effective statecraft requires a deep understanding of both domestic and international politics." - 2
The strategic planning and execution of policies to achieve national objectives.
"His expertise in statecraft was evident in the way he navigated complex diplomatic negotiations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'statecraft' is derived from the combination of 'state', which comes from the Latin 'status' meaning 'condition' or 'position', and 'craft', from Old English 'craeft', meaning 'skill' or 'art'. The term evolved in the context of political theory and practice, particularly during the Renaissance, to denote the skills and strategies involved in governing a state.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Statecraft" is said worldwide
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L'art de gouverner
Transliteration: L'art de gouverner
"L'art de gouverner nécessite une compréhension approfondie des affaires politiques."
Staatskunst
Transliteration: Štatskunst
"Die Staatskunst erfordert strategisches Denken und Planung."
Arte di governare
Transliteration: Arte di governare
"L'arte di governare è fondamentale per la stabilità di un paese."
Arte de gobernar
Transliteration: Arte de gobernar
"El arte de gobernar implica habilidades diplomáticas."
Arte de governar
Transliteration: Arte de governar
"A arte de governar é crucial para a política de um país."
राजनीति कौशल
Transliteration: Rajniti kaushal
"राजनीति कौशल एक सफल नेता के लिए आवश्यक है।"
治国之道
Transliteration: Zhìguó zhī dào
"治国之道需要深刻的政治理解。"
국가 운영 기술
Transliteration: Gukga unyeong gisul
"국가 운영 기술은 정치적 안정성을 위해 필수적입니다."
国家運営の技術
Transliteration: Kokka un'ei no gijutsu
"国家運営の技術は、国の安定に不可欠です。"
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