statesman
[ steyts-muhn ]
/ ˈsteɪts mən /
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noun, plural states·men.
a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs.
a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues.
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Origin of statesman
synonym study for statesman
1. See politician.
usage note for statesman
See -man.
OTHER WORDS FROM statesman
states·man·like, states·man·ly, adjectivesu·per·states·man, noun, plural su·per·states·men.un·states·man·like, adjectiveWords nearby statesman
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statesman
/ (ˈsteɪtsmən) /
noun plural -men
a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc, win great respect
a person active and influential in the formulation of high government policy, such as a cabinet member
a politician
Derived forms of statesman
statesman-like or statesmanly, adjectivestatesmanship, nounstateswoman, fem nCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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