statesman
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairsSynonyms: solonnational leader
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Statesman \States"man\ (-man), n.; pl. Statesmen (-men).
1.A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities. [1913 Webster]
The minds of some of our statesmen, like the pupil of the human eye, contract themselves the more, the stronger light there is shed upon them.— Moore.[1913 Webster]
2.One occupied with the affairs of government, and influential in shaping its policy. [1913 Webster]
3.A small landholder. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. [1913 Webster]