Definition of statesman
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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Coach Stan Van Gundy is counting on Tolliver to be the elder statesmen on a team brimming with youth.
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The singer and actor is known for his role as Aaron Burr, the early American politician who famously shot and killed statesman Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
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Maurice Clarke, the senior statesman for Team Schmidt, made his presence felt with strong play on both the offensive and defensive boards.
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Thanks to the Warriors’ absurd collection of talent, their elder statesman should be able to cruise through the upcoming regular season with a manageable work load, saving himself for critical playoff matchups.
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Thomas More The English lawyer and statesman served as a counselor to Henry VIII at a time of tremendous social, religious and economic upheaval.
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Smith changes costumes from Sons of Liberty garb, a blue wool coat with gold buttons that stands in stark contrast to the British redcoats, to a statesman's dress.
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Thomas More The English lawyer and statesman served as a counselor to Henry VIII at a time of tremendous social, religious and economic upheaval.
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In the play, Caesar is assassinated by his fellow statesmen.
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