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
Examples of statesman in a Sentence
He was a soldier and statesman.
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The elder statesman died peacefully at his home in Leimert Park, his son said.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The elder statesman Hall scrawling his signature on the Declaration was in doubt in the run-up to the first Independence Day.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
There are the players who thrive on their home courts; the rising talents taking their first steps onto the biggest stages, and the statesmen and stateswomen of the sport who are here for one last hurrah — or perhaps more than that.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The former statesman continues to be missed by many, Bedke said.
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Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
The elder statesman Hall scrawling his signature on the Declaration was in doubt in the run-up to the first Independence Day.
—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
There are the players who thrive on their home courts; the rising talents taking their first steps onto the biggest stages, and the statesmen and stateswomen of the sport who are here for one last hurrah — or perhaps more than that.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The former statesman continues to be missed by many, Bedke said.
—
Kevin Fixler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for statesman
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“Statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statesman. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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