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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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Two thousand years ago, the most powerful man in the world decided to step into the spotlight, not as a general or a statesman, but as an actor.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
The Founders were part-time statesmen whose duty was to put the long-term interests of the fledgling republic ahead of personal interests.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Will Carless Soft-spoken and with the natural grace and charm of an elder statesman, Jason Wilson has been working to heal young people and families for more than two decades.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 14 Sep. 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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