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Statesman - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Statesman : (noun)
1: a man who is a respected leader in national or international
affairs [syn: solon, national leader]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Statesman : \States"man\, n.; pl. Statesmen.
1. A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and
art of government; especially, one eminent for political
abilities.
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. --More.
2. One occupied with the affairs of government, and
influental in shaping its policy.
3. A small landholder. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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