statesman
noun
states·man
ˈstāts-mən 
1
: one versed in the principles or art of government
especially
: one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government or in shaping its policies
2
: a wise, skillful, and respected political leader
Examples of statesman in a Sentence
He was a soldier and statesman.
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Erdogan will continue to seek opportunities to reduce his international isolation and present himself as a statesman to his domestic audience.
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Asli Aydintasbas, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla are slated to commemorate D-Day on June 6 at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion, of which the King is patron, while Prince William embraces the role of international statesman.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
That could be an unbiased and competent press corps, principled statesmen or credible legal professionals who speak up and transcend partisan politics and personal agendas.
—Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2024
The ranch's historical significance to Central California agriculture, legendary statesmen, and Hollywood heroes is one-of-a-kind.
—Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
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Asli Aydintasbas, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla are slated to commemorate D-Day on June 6 at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion, of which the King is patron, while Prince William embraces the role of international statesman.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
That could be an unbiased and competent press corps, principled statesmen or credible legal professionals who speak up and transcend partisan politics and personal agendas.
—Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2024
The ranch's historical significance to Central California agriculture, legendary statesmen, and Hollywood heroes is one-of-a-kind.
—Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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statesman
noun
states·man
ˈstāt-smən
: a person engaged in fixing the policies and conducting the affairs of a government
especially
: one having unusual wisdom and skill in such matters
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