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unstatesmanlike

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states⋅man

  [steyts-muhn]
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–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; cf. the phrase ship of state

Related forms:
states⋅man⋅like, states⋅man⋅ly, adjective

Synonyms:
1. See politician.

Usage note:
See -man.
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unstatesmanlike

adjective
not statesmanlike; "unstatesmanlike procedure" [ant: statesmanlike] 
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