ClimateAugust 15, 2026

statesmanship

STATE-smun-ship

Definition

The skilled, visionary, and responsible conduct of government affairs and public policy.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'statesman,' referring to a person skilled in government, combined with the suffix '-ship' indicating a state or quality of being. It has been used since the early 17th century to describe the high-level management of political affairs.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the lack of serious, competent, and responsible political leadership from Washington regarding the conflict with Iran.

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