Strategy
/ˈstræt.ə.dʒi/noun
A plan or method for achieving a goal, especially in war or competition.
Did you know?The word comes from Greek στρατηγία (stratēgía), built from στρατηγός (stratēgós), “general,” which itself combines “army” and “leader,” so the word still carries the shadow of battlefield command.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
στρατηγία (stratēgía)
“generalship; command of an army”
Classical Greek
Greek
στρατηγός (stratēgós)
“army leader; general”
Ancient Greek
Greek
στρατός (stratós)
“army; host”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἄγειν (ágein)
“to lead; drive”
Late Latin
Latin
strategia
“generalship; military command”
16th Century
English
strategie
“the art of military command”
Modern English
English
strategy
“a plan for achieving an aim, especially in war or competition”
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