stateswoman
UK/'steɪts,wʊmən/US/'steitswumәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
A skilled, respected female leader in national or international politics
女政治家；德高望重的女性国家领导人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedstatesstand, set, place
+
womanroot
=stateswoman
state(s) + woman = the female counterpart of statesman: a woman who runs affairs of state with wisdom and skill. Unlike 'politician,' it carries respect and a sense of long service.
Common Collocations
- 1.veteran stateswoman资深女政治家
- 2.elder stateswoman德高望重的女政治家
- 3.respected stateswoman受人尊敬的女政治家
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is remembered as one of the great stateswomen of her era.