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Learn to pronounce states·man

/ˈstātsmən/
noun
a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.
"guests included members of the European royal families, diplomats, and statesmen"
synonyms: senior politician, stateswoman, respected political figure, elder statesman, political leader, national leader, grand old man, GOM, éminence grise

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The meaning of STATESMAN is one versed in the principles or art of government; especially : one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government ...
an experienced and respected politician or member of a particular profession: He was a statesman who opened Hawaii to international relations.
a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues.
a person who shows wisdom, skill, and vision in conducting state affairs and dealing with public issues, or one engaged in the business of government.
(plural statesmen. /ˈsteɪtsmən/ /ˈsteɪtsmən/ ​a man who is a wise, experienced and respected political leader. the party's elder statesman.
A statesman or stateswoman is a politician or a leader in an organization who has had a long and respected career at the national or international level.
STATESMAN meaning: a usually wise, skilled, and respected government leader.
A statesman or stateswoman is a respected, skilled and experienced political leader or figure. ... In most respects a statesman is the opposite of a politician.
A male political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.