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statesmanly

Variant of statesman

noun pl. statesmen

a person who shows wisdom, skill, and vision in conducting state affairs and dealing with public issues, or one engaged in the business of government

Origin: state's, gen. of state + man, based on Fr homme d'état

Related Forms:

statesmanlike adjective or statesmanly

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