statesman
/'steitsmən/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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