Statesman

  • 31statesman — states·man || steɪtsmÉ™n n. man who is experienced in administering government affairs, man who is a wise and experienced political leader …

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  • 32statesman — (or stateswoman) noun (plural statesmen or stateswomen) a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure. Derivatives statesmanlike adjective statesmanship noun Origin C16: from state s man, translating Fr. homme d état …

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  • 33statesman — n. Statist, politician …

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  • 34statesman — noun (C) a political or government leader, especially one who is respected as being wise, honourable, and fair statesmanlike adjective: a statesmanlike performance in dealing with the crisis statesmanship noun (U) …

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  • 35statesman — states·man …

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  • 36statesman — [ˈsteɪtsmən] noun [C] an experienced political leader that many people respect statesmanlike adj statesmanship noun [U] …

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  • 37statesman — states•man [[t]ˈsteɪts mən[/t]] n. pl. men 1) gov an experienced politician who holds a high office in government, esp. at the national level 2) gov a highly respected and influential political leader who exhibits great ability and devotion to… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 38statesman — /ˈsteɪtsmən / (say staytsmuhn) noun (plural statesmen) 1. a man who is active in the affairs of government; a politician, especially one who is experienced or who holds a high position in government. 2. someone who exhibits ability of the highest …

  • 39statesman —   Loea kālai aupuni; makou (rare) …

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  • 40statesman — n. (pl. men; fem. stateswoman, pl. women) 1 a person skilled in affairs of State, esp. one taking an active part in politics. 2 a distinguished and capable politician. Derivatives: statesmanlike adj. statesmanly adj. statesmanship n. Etymology …

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