Noun: statesman (statesmen) steyts-mun
- A man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
"The veteran statesman negotiated the historic peace treaty"
Derived forms: statesmen
Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, national leader, sod [informal], statesperson
Encyclopedia: Statesman