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
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He was a soldier and statesman.
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Handsome, dashing, a great soldier, a great statesman, a great lover.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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One of these was Dylan’s close friend Pete Seeger, the elder statesman of folk and roots music who’s played in the film by Edward Norton as a kindly patriarch who is confounded by Dylan’s betrayal.
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Handsome, dashing, a great soldier, a great statesman, a great lover.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
In addition to the cadre of CEOs, legends like Ray Dalio can be found circulating alongside rising statesmen like Eric Trump, grabbing the attention of many for selfies.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
One of these was Dylan’s close friend Pete Seeger, the elder statesman of folk and roots music who’s played in the film by Edward Norton as a kindly patriarch who is confounded by Dylan’s betrayal.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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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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