ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Statesman

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈsteɪtsmən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Statesman is a noun meaning A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.

Meaning

A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.

More Meanings

  1. A male political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.
  2. (dialectal, Lake District) A man who lives on a landed estate; a small landholder.

Word Forms

Synonyms for statesman

Depending on context, synonyms include wealsman, solon.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include solon, politician, diplomat, leader, man, politicians.

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