stra·te·gic also stra·te·gi·cal 
/strəˈti:ʤɪk/ /strəˈti:ʤɪkəl/ adjective
/strəˈti:ʤɪk/ /strəˈti:ʤɪkəl/ adjective 1 : of or relating to a general plan that is created to achieve a goal in war, politics, etc., usually over a long period of time
▪ strategic planning/warfare ▪ The bridges have great strategic value. ▪ strategic maneuvers [=maneuvers that are done as part of a general strategy] ▪ strategic bombing ▪ a strategic retreat [=a retreat that is done in order to help accomplish a general plan] ▪ strategic nuclear weapons [=powerful nuclear weapons that are designed to be used against targets that are chosen as part of a general plan to defeat an enemy rather than in an attempt to win a specific battle] 2 : useful or important in achieving a plan or strategy
▪ The hill is located at a strategic position. ▪ a strategic location
▪ strategic planning/warfare ▪ The bridges have great strategic value. ▪ strategic maneuvers [=maneuvers that are done as part of a general strategy] ▪ strategic bombing ▪ a strategic retreat [=a retreat that is done in order to help accomplish a general plan] ▪ strategic nuclear weapons [=powerful nuclear weapons that are designed to be used against targets that are chosen as part of a general plan to defeat an enemy rather than in an attempt to win a specific battle]
▪ The hill is located at a strategic position. ▪ a strategic location
— stra·te·gi·cal·ly /strəˈti:ʤɪkli/ adverb
▪ strategically placed armies ▪ The road is strategically located.
/strəˈti:ʤɪkli/ adverb ▪ strategically placed armies ▪ The road is strategically located.
