'Statesman' definitions:
Definition of 'statesman'
(from WordNet)
noun
A man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs [syn: statesman, solon, national leader]
Definition of 'Statesman'
From: 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]
Synonyms of 'statesman'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adept,
- Admirable Crichton,
- artisan,
- artist,
- attache,
- authority,
- connaisseur,
- connoisseur,
- consultant,
- cordon bleu,
- crack shot,
- craftsman,
- dead shot,
- diplomat,
- diplomatist,
- elder statesman,
- experienced hand,
- expert,
- expert consultant,
- graduate,
- handy man,
- journeyman,
- marksman,
- national leader,
- no slouch,
- politician,
- pro,
- professional,
- professor,
- proficient,
- public man,
- savant,
- shark,
- sharp,
- solon,
- stateswoman,
- technical adviser,
- technician