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statesmen
[
steyts
-m
uh
n
]
states·man
/
ˈsteɪts
mən
/
Show Spelled
[
steyts
-m
uh
n
]
Show IPA
noun,
plural
-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.
Origin:
1585–95;
state
+
's
1
+
-man
,
modeled on
steersman;
compare the phrase
ship of state
Related forms
states·man·like,
states·man·ly,
adjective
su·per·states·man,
noun,
plural
-men.
un·states·man·like,
adjective
Synonyms
1.
See
politician.
Usage note
See
-man.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
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