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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Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Visitors also saw her figurative works on the themes of freedom and democracy, made in collaboration with the former South African statesman and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Prevost served as a missionary in Peru for the early part of his career, before moving on to leadership positions in the Vatican, a range of experiences that solidify his credentials as a teacher, statesman, and governor.
—Aryn Baker, Time, 6 May 2025
The tomb also featured a small courtyard that led to an entrance, as well as a square hall ending in a compartment for the statesman’s remains.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 June 2025
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Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Visitors also saw her figurative works on the themes of freedom and democracy, made in collaboration with the former South African statesman and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Prevost served as a missionary in Peru for the early part of his career, before moving on to leadership positions in the Vatican, a range of experiences that solidify his credentials as a teacher, statesman, and governor.
—Aryn Baker, Time, 6 May 2025
The tomb also featured a small courtyard that led to an entrance, as well as a square hall ending in a compartment for the statesman’s remains.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 June 2025
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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 8 Jul. 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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