summitry
This term describes the specialized practice of high-level diplomacy, specifically focusing on the interactions between top leaders. It carries a connotation of prestige and strategic importance, suggesting a level of negotiation where the stakes are global and the participants possess ultimate authority.
Because it refers to a collective practice or a field of activity, it is used as an uncountable noun. It is almost exclusively found in political science, international relations, and journalistic accounts of geopolitics, making it a formal term unsuitable for casual conversation.
Meanings
The activity, art, or practice of conducting diplomatic negotiations between heads of state or government.
The era of Cold War summitry saw a series of high-stakes meetings between the US and Soviet leaders.