/
ˈstratɪdʒi/
n.
(pl. strategies)
- a plan designed to achieve a particular long-term aim.
- the art of planning and directing military activity in a war or battle. Often contrasted with tactics (see tactic).
▸a plan so devised.
Derivative
- strategist n.
- strategize
or strategise v. (N. Amer.).
Etymology
C19: from Fr. stratégie, from Gk stratēgia ‘generalship’, from stratēgos (see stratagem).