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
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He was a soldier and statesman.
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There is arguably no statesman who cuts such a striking political resemblance to Donald J. Trump than Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president.
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Jack Nicas, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
William certainly has more name recognition in America than his uncle Edward and attending the funeral would have given him an opportunity to build on his growing status a global statesman.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Whether a sitting president could pardon himself has long remained a contentious question for both statesmen and scholars.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2025
At one end of the spectrum there's the elder statesman of Nashville's vinyl scene, Grimey's, which celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this month.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jack Nicas, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
William certainly has more name recognition in America than his uncle Edward and attending the funeral would have given him an opportunity to build on his growing status a global statesman.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Whether a sitting president could pardon himself has long remained a contentious question for both statesmen and scholars.
—Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2025
At one end of the spectrum there's the elder statesman of Nashville's vinyl scene, Grimey's, which celebrated its 25th anniversary earlier this month.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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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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