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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