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statesman

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪtsmən/
(or stateswoman)
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Definition of statesman

noun (plural statesmen or stateswomen)

  • a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure: the elder statesman in the cabinet a senior stateswoman

Derivatives

statesmanlike

adjective

statesmanship

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from state's man, translating French homme d'état

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