statesman

/'steitsmən/

Thân thiện

A statesman addresses the United Nations General Assembly.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A respected leader in national or international affairs: A statesman is a person, typically a man, who is experienced and wise in governing or in public affairs, and who acts for the good of the nation or the world with integrity and skill.
   • A skilled and practical politician: A statesman is distinguished from a mere politician by a focus on long-term national interests, diplomacy, and principled leadership.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Winston Churchill is remembered as a great statesman who led Britain during World War II.
  • The conference brought together former presidents and elder statesmen to discuss global peace.
  • He was more than a politician; he was a true statesman who put the country's needs above party politics.

Advanced Usage

• "Elder statesman": A retired senior politician or advisor who continues to be respected for their experience and wisdom.
  • After leaving office, the former president served as an elder statesman, offering counsel during the crisis.
• The term implies a level of moral authority, vision, and dedication to the public good that elevates a leader above partisan interests.

Variants and Related Words

• Statesmanship (n): The skill, wisdom, and visionary leadership characteristic of a statesman.
  • The treaty was a triumph of diplomacy and statesmanship.
• Statesmanlike (adj): Having the dignified, wise, and prudent qualities of a statesman.
  • She urged all parties to adopt a more statesmanlike approach to the negotiations.

Synonyms

• Political leader
• Senior politician
• Public servant (when emphasizing service)
• Diplomat (when emphasizing international relations)

Antonyms

• Demagogue: A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
• Partisan: A strong, often biased, supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A pillar of the state: A person who is a main support of the nation's institutions and stability, similar to a statesman.
  • He was considered a pillar of the state for his decades of service.
• To rise above politics: To act for the national interest rather than for narrow partisan gain, a key trait of a statesman.
  • In his final address, the president called on Congress to rise above politics for the sake of the country.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• solon
• national leader