statesman

[ steyts-muhn ]
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noun,plural states·men.
  1. a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs.

  2. a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues.

Origin of statesman

1
First recorded in 1585–95; state + 's1 + -man, modeled on steersman; compare the phrase ship of state

synonym study For statesman

1. See politician.

usage note For statesman

See -man.

Other words from statesman

  • states·man·like, states·man·ly, adjective
  • su·per·states·man, noun, plural su·per·states·men.
  • un·states·man·like, adjective

Words Nearby statesman

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British Dictionary definitions for statesman

statesman

/ (ˈsteɪtsmən) /


nounplural -men
  1. a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc, win great respect

  2. a person active and influential in the formulation of high government policy, such as a cabinet member

  1. a politician

Derived forms of statesman

  • statesman-like or statesmanly, adjective
  • statesmanship, noun
  • stateswoman, fem n

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