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stratagem

Pronunciation: /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/

The English word “stratagem” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception.
  2. Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.
  3. Military deception or artifice.
  4. Cunning and artifice in general.
  5. A violent deed.

Etymology

From Middle English stratageme, from Old French stratageme, from Latin strategema, from Ancient Greek στρατήγημα (stratḗgēma, “the act of a general, a piece of generalship”), from στρατηγέω (stratēgéō, “to be a general, command an army”), from στρατηγός (stratēgós, “a general, the leader or commander of an army”). See strategy.

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