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summitry

American  
[suhm-i-tree] / ˈsʌm ɪ tri /

noun

  1. the act or practice of holding a summit meeting, especially to conduct diplomatic negotiations.

  2. the art or technique of conducting summit meetings.

  3. summit meetings collectively.

summitry British  
/ ˈsʌmɪtrɪ /

noun

  1. the practice of conducting international negotiations by summit conferences

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Etymology

Origin of summitry

First recorded in 1955–60; summit + -ry

Example Sentences

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During their summitry, Trump praised Kim’s “love letters” and said the two “fell in love.”

From Slate • Jul. 19, 2024

It’s a message that has been voiced by many during this week heavy in summitry.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022

“My sense is there is a role for summitry ... but we need to think strategically rather than geographically,” Farnsworth said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2022

And for Boris Johnson, who loves the glad-handing of summitry, the grand nature of big international events, it is a chance, he hopes, to show that the UK can lead.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2021

“And not a year of diplomacy and summitry, but rather of national strength.”

From Reuters • Dec. 4, 2019

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