Statesmanship Meaning
/stˈeɪtsməˌnʃɪp/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe skill of being a good statesman, the ability to perform well in political office.
Sentence Examples
His good statesmanship helped to end the long and bitter war.
Statesmanship is the skill of managing public and state affairs.
The president demonstrated great statesmanship during the peace negotiations.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ during the crisis earned him admiration from both sides of the aisle.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The peaceful resolution of the international conflict was a true triumph of skilled ____ and diplomacy.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English statesman Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English statesmanship From statesman + -ship.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ during the crisis earned him admiration from both sides of the aisle.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The peaceful resolution of the international conflict was a true triumph of skilled ____ and diplomacy.