statesman

noun

states·​man ˈstāts-mən How to pronounce statesman (audio)
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
statesmanlike adjective
statesmanly adjective
statesmanship noun

Examples of statesman in a Sentence

He was a soldier and statesman.
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One of the fun parts of playing Kate Wyler, for Russell, is humanizing these brilliant, larger than life statesmen and women. Trish Deitch, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024 Named after an important 15th Century poet, author, linguist and statesman, the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre will be defined by large swooping arches and expansive glazing. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024 Walz, 60, a former educator, football coach, and military veteran, is now better known as the folksy, outspoken Midwestern statesman who was tapped by Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2024 At 78, Ferry reigns as the elder statesman of rock-star romantics, the king of elegant melancholy. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for statesman 

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of statesman was in 1592

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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

statesman

noun
states·​man ˈstāt-smən How to pronounce statesman (audio)
: a person engaged in fixing the policies and conducting the affairs of a government
especially : one having unusual wisdom and skill in such matters
statesmanlike adjective
statesmanly adjective
statesmanship noun

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