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English

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Noun

  1. A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.
  2. A political leader who promotes the public good.


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GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English Statesman \States"man\ (-man), n.; pl. Statesmen (-men).
1. A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and
art of government; especially, one eminent for political
abilities.
[1913 Webster]

The minds of some of our statesmen, like the pupil
of the human eye, contract themselves the more, the
stronger light there is shed upon them. --Moore.
[1913 Webster]

2. One occupied with the affairs of government, and
influential in shaping its policy.
[1913 Webster]

3. A small landholder. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet statesman
n : a man who is a respected leader in national or international
affairs [syn: solon, national leader]
Moby Dictionary
Admirable Crichton , adept , artisan , artist , attache , authority ,
connaisseur , connoisseur , consultant , cordon bleu , crack shot ,
craftsman , dead shot , diplomat , diplomatist , elder statesman ,
experienced hand , expert , expert consultant , graduate , handy man ,
journeyman , marksman , national leader , no slouch , politician , pro ,
professional , professor , proficient , public man , savant , shark ,
sharp , solon , stateswoman , technical adviser , technician


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