statesperson

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

state's +‎ person

Noun[edit]

statesperson (plural statespersons or statespeople)

  1. A politician who is a leader in national or international affairs.
  2. A political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.

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