Main Entry: states·man

Pronunciation: \ˈstāts-mən\

Function: noun

Date: 1592

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 : one who exercises political leadership wisely and without narrow partisanship

— states·man·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

— states·man·ly \-lē\ adjective

— states·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun