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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024states•man /ˈsteɪtsmən/USA pronunciation n. [countable], pl. -men. - Governmentan experienced, respected, patriotic politician.
states•man•like, states•man•ly, adj. states•man•ship, n. [uncountable]See -stat-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024states•man (stāts′mən),USA pronunciation n., pl. -men. - Governmenta person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs.
- Governmenta person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues.
- 1585–95; state + 's1 + -man, modeled on steersman; compare the phrase ship of state
states′man•like′, states′man•ly, adj. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See politician.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ n ( pl -men)- a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc, win great respect
- a person active and influential in the formulation of high government policy, such as a cabinet member
- a politician
ˈstatesman-ˌlike, ˈstatesmanly adj ˈstatesmanship n ˈstatesˌwoman fem n |