stateswoman

noun

states·​wom·​an

ˈstātˌswu̇mən

plural stateswomen

: a woman who is active in politics or government

especially : one who holds high public office

Word History

Etymology

state's (genitive of state entry 1) + woman

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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