'Statesmen' definitions:

Definition of 'Statesmen'

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]