statesman
🇬🇧 UK/'steɪtsmən/🇺🇸 US/'steitsmәn/
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Definitions
n.
A respected male political leader known for wisdom, integrity, and skill in governing.
政治家;国务活动家
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.elder statesman政界元老
- 2.great statesman伟大的政治家
- 3.[seasoned statesman]经验丰富的政治家
- 4.statesman of the year年度政治家
Example Sentences
- 1.
Nelson Mandela is widely regarded as one of the greatest statesmen of the twentieth century.
- 2.
A true statesman puts the interests of the nation above personal ambition.
- 3.
The elder statesman was called upon to help resolve the diplomatic crisis.