- statesman, stateswoman
- ▶ noun SENIOR POLITICIAN, respected political figure, elder statesman, political leader, national leader.
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stateswoman — statesman, stateswoman (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. legislator, diplomat, solon, Draco; politician. See director … English dictionary for students
statesman — I statesman, stateswoman (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. legislator, diplomat, solon, Draco; politician. See director. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. legislator, lawgiver, Solon, administrator, executive, minister, official, politician,… … English dictionary for students
stateswoman — [stāts′woom΄ən] n. pl. stateswomen [stāts′wim΄in] a female statesman … English World dictionary
statesman — (or stateswoman) ► NOUN ▪ a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure. DERIVATIVES statesmanlike adjective statesmanship noun … English terms dictionary
Statesman — A statesman or stateswoman or statesperson is usually a politician or other notable figure of state who has had a long and respected career in politics at the national and international level. As a term of respect, it is usually left to… … Wikipedia
statesman — Synonyms and related words: Admirable Crichton, adept, artisan, artist, attache, authority, connaisseur, connoisseur, consultant, cordon bleu, crack shot, craftsman, dead shot, diplomat, diplomatist, elder statesman, experienced hand, expert,… … Moby Thesaurus
stateswoman — noun a woman statesman • Hypernyms: ↑statesman, ↑solon, ↑national leader • Instance Hyponyms: ↑Thatcher, ↑Margaret Thatcher, ↑Margaret Hilda Thatcher, ↑Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
stateswoman — noun A female statesperson. Ant: statesman … Wiktionary
statesman — (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 … English new terms dictionary
statesman — /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 …
