PoliticsAugust 31, 2026

equivocal

i-KWIV-uh-kul

Definition

Open to more than one interpretation; being intentionally ambiguous, uncertain, or undecided in one's stance.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'aequivocus,' meaning 'of equal voice' or 'ambiguous,' formed by combining 'aequus' (equal) and 'vocare' (to call).

In the news

Vance is described as more equivocal than Trump regarding Israel, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding his true commitments and long-term stance toward the ally.

Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism

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