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 policies2: 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