statesman
noun
states·man
ˈstāts-mən 
1
: one versed in the principles or art of government
especially
: one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government or in shaping its policies
2
: a wise, skillful, and respected political leader
Examples of statesman in a Sentence
He was a soldier and statesman.
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Yael Dayan, a celebrated Israeli writer who, after the death of her father, the war hero and statesman Moshe Dayan, entered politics and became a proponent of women’s rights, L.G.B.T.Q. issues and a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict, died on May 18 at her home in Tel Aviv.
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Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 1 June 2024
Prince William is stepping up as an international statesman.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 1 June 2024
Prince William is stepping up as an international statesman.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for statesman
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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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statesman
noun
states·man
ˈstāt-smən
: a person engaged in fixing the policies and conducting the affairs of a government
especially
: one having unusual wisdom and skill in such matters
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