Statesman
noun
A person who is experienced in politics, especially one who is respected for making good decisions.
Nelson Mandela was known as a great statesman because of his political skills and decisions.
Often appears as...
- respected statesman
- experienced statesman
Usage tips
Formal
noun
In a specific context, it refers to a male politician, especially one who has a lot of experience.
The country mourned the loss of the veteran statesman who had served his country for many years.
Often appears as...
- veteran statesman
- male statesman
Usage tips
Formal
Gender-specific
noun
A person who is experienced in politics, especially one who is respected for making good decisions.
Nelson Mandela was known as a great statesman because of his political skills and decisions.
Often appears as...
- respected statesman
- experienced statesman
Usage tips
Formal
noun
In a specific context, it refers to a male politician, especially one who has a lot of experience.
The country mourned the loss of the veteran statesman who had served his country for many years.
Often appears as...
- veteran statesman
- male statesman
Usage tips
Formal
Gender-specific
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
'Statesman' implies honor and wisdom unlike 'politician', which can be neutral or negative.
She admired the leader's transition from a local politician to a national statesman.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Titles
Being a statesman is not about titles but the quality of political work and decisions.
Despite not being president, he is a statesman for his impactful diplomatic work.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Figures
Eminent historical leaders are often referred to as statesmen in history books.
Abraham Lincoln is often cited as a remarkable statesman in American history.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
'Statesman' implies honor and wisdom unlike 'politician', which can be neutral or negative.
She admired the leader's transition from a local politician to a national statesman.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Titles
Being a statesman is not about titles but the quality of political work and decisions.
Despite not being president, he is a statesman for his impactful diplomatic work.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Figures
Eminent historical leaders are often referred to as statesmen in history books.
Abraham Lincoln is often cited as a remarkable statesman in American history.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
'Statesman' implies honor and wisdom unlike 'politician', which can be neutral or negative.
She admired the leader's transition from a local politician to a national statesman.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Titles
Being a statesman is not about titles but the quality of political work and decisions.
Despite not being president, he is a statesman for his impactful diplomatic work.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Figures
Eminent historical leaders are often referred to as statesmen in history books.
Abraham Lincoln is often cited as a remarkable statesman in American history.
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The refugee crisis is a...
Fail to help, and we show we have no moral compass at all. It's also revealing about whether we know our own history. The reason that refugees have rights around the world is because of extraordinary Western leadership by statesmen and women after the Second World War
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The difference between...
Someone asked a lady teacher why she taught, and after some time, she said she wanted to think about that. Then she came up and said, "They ask me why I teach, and I reply, 'Where could I find such splendid company?' There sits a statesman, strong, unbiased, wise;
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True success - John...
across another one that someone asked a lady teacher why she taught and she after some time she said she want to think about that then she came up and said they asked me why I teach and I reply where could I find such splendid company there sits a statesman strong
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Geographic Bee 2010 - KY...
you can do in the bluegrass region which is the region of kentucky where lexington is kind of central northern kentucky and so if you wanted to come to central kentucky you could see ashland which is very interesting it's the estate of prominent kentucky statesman
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Why should you read...
A soldier and statesman from Florence, Dante was staunchly faithful to God, but often critical of the Roman Catholic Church. He particularly disliked its rampant nepotism and practice of simony, the buying and selling of religious favours such as pardons from sin.
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History vs. Henry VIII -...
He used Parliament as a rubber stamp for his own personal will. Meanwhile he ruled like a tyrant, executing those he suspected of disloyalty. Among his victims were the great statesman and philosopher Thomas More – once his close friend and advisor –
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Can you solve the...
After much debate, the fantasy realm you call home has decided dragon jousting may not be the best way to choose its leaders, and has begun transitioning to democracy. The candidates are a giant orange troll and an experienced tree statesman.
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
ratification would be debated across the young nation. Among those who championed the new document were leading statesmen Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Together, they laid out eloquent philosophical arguments
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Mustafa Akyol: Faith...
That trend is generally called Islamic modernism, and it was advanced by intellectuals and statesmen, not just as an intellectual idea, though, but also as a political program. And that's why, actually, in the 19th century,
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Verna Myers: How to...
So many amazing black men, those who are the most amazing statesmen that have ever lived, brave soldiers,
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The refugee crisis is a...
Fail to help, and we show we have no moral compass at all. It's also revealing about whether we know our own history. The reason that refugees have rights around the world is because of extraordinary Western leadership by statesmen and women after the Second World War
Video examples
The difference between...
Someone asked a lady teacher why she taught, and after some time, she said she wanted to think about that. Then she came up and said, "They ask me why I teach, and I reply, 'Where could I find such splendid company?' There sits a statesman, strong, unbiased, wise;
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True success - John...
across another one that someone asked a lady teacher why she taught and she after some time she said she want to think about that then she came up and said they asked me why I teach and I reply where could I find such splendid company there sits a statesman strong
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Geographic Bee 2010 - KY...
you can do in the bluegrass region which is the region of kentucky where lexington is kind of central northern kentucky and so if you wanted to come to central kentucky you could see ashland which is very interesting it's the estate of prominent kentucky statesman
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Why should you read...
A soldier and statesman from Florence, Dante was staunchly faithful to God, but often critical of the Roman Catholic Church. He particularly disliked its rampant nepotism and practice of simony, the buying and selling of religious favours such as pardons from sin.
Video examples
History vs. Henry VIII -...
He used Parliament as a rubber stamp for his own personal will. Meanwhile he ruled like a tyrant, executing those he suspected of disloyalty. Among his victims were the great statesman and philosopher Thomas More – once his close friend and advisor –
Video examples
Can you solve the...
After much debate, the fantasy realm you call home has decided dragon jousting may not be the best way to choose its leaders, and has begun transitioning to democracy. The candidates are a giant orange troll and an experienced tree statesman.
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
ratification would be debated across the young nation. Among those who championed the new document were leading statesmen Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Together, they laid out eloquent philosophical arguments
Video examples
Mustafa Akyol: Faith...
That trend is generally called Islamic modernism, and it was advanced by intellectuals and statesmen, not just as an intellectual idea, though, but also as a political program. And that's why, actually, in the 19th century,
Video examples
Verna Myers: How to...
So many amazing black men, those who are the most amazing statesmen that have ever lived, brave soldiers,
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Sam Houston
American Politician
Texas, with her superior natural advantages, must become a point of attraction, and the policy of establishing with her the earliest relations of friendship and commerce will not escape the eye of statesmen.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
If there is not the war, you don't get the great general; if there is not a great occasion, you don't get a great statesman; if Lincoln had lived in a time of peace, no one would have known his name.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
Nelson Mandela is, for me, the single statesman in the world. The single statesman, in that literal sense, who is not solving all his problems with guns. It's truly unbelievable.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
What the statesman is most anxious to produce is a certain moral character in his fellow citizens, namely a disposition to virtue and the performance of virtuous actions.
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Stanley Baldwin
English Statesman
A statesman wants courage and a statesman wants vision; but believe me, after six months' experience, he wants first, second, third and all the time - patience.
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Walter Lippmann
American Journalist
The opposition is indispensable. A good statesman, like any other sensible human being, always learns more from his opposition than from his fervent supporters.
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William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
I think it better that in times like these a poet's mouth be silent, for in truth we have no gift to set a statesman right.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
To delight in war is a merit in the soldier, a dangerous quality in the captain, and a positive crime in the statesman.
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Pierre Laval
French Politician
It is neither the statesman nor the friend who is asking your help and assistance, but simply the man.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
The world is weary of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians.
Quote examples
Sam Houston
American Politician
Texas, with her superior natural advantages, must become a point of attraction, and the policy of establishing with her the earliest relations of friendship and commerce will not escape the eye of statesmen.
Quote examples
Theodore Roosevelt
American President
If there is not the war, you don't get the great general; if there is not a great occasion, you don't get a great statesman; if Lincoln had lived in a time of peace, no one would have known his name.
Quote examples
Toni Morrison
American Novelist
Nelson Mandela is, for me, the single statesman in the world. The single statesman, in that literal sense, who is not solving all his problems with guns. It's truly unbelievable.
Quote examples
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
What the statesman is most anxious to produce is a certain moral character in his fellow citizens, namely a disposition to virtue and the performance of virtuous actions.
Quote examples
Stanley Baldwin
English Statesman
A statesman wants courage and a statesman wants vision; but believe me, after six months' experience, he wants first, second, third and all the time - patience.
Quote examples
Walter Lippmann
American Journalist
The opposition is indispensable. A good statesman, like any other sensible human being, always learns more from his opposition than from his fervent supporters.
Quote examples
William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
I think it better that in times like these a poet's mouth be silent, for in truth we have no gift to set a statesman right.
Quote examples
George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
To delight in war is a merit in the soldier, a dangerous quality in the captain, and a positive crime in the statesman.
Quote examples
Pierre Laval
French Politician
It is neither the statesman nor the friend who is asking your help and assistance, but simply the man.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
The world is weary of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians.
Example 1 of 10
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