statesmanlike
mən noun, plural states·men.
1.
a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs.
2.
a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues.
Related forms
states·man·like, states·man·ly, adjective
su·per·states·man, noun, plural su·per·states·men.
un·states·man·like, adjective
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statesman (ˈsteɪtsmən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -men | |
| 1. | a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc, win great respect |
| 2. | a person active and influential in the formulation of high government policy, such as a cabinet member |
| 3. | a politician |
| 'statesman-like | |
| —adj | |
| 'statesmanly | |
| —adj | |
| 'statesmanship | |
| —n | |
| 'stateswoman | |
| —fem n | |
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