statesperson

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noun

A politician who is a leader in national or international affairs.

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Meanings

nounstatesperson (plural statespersons or statespeople)

plural statespersons · plural 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.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Origin

From state's + person.

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APA

statesperson. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statesperson

MLA

“statesperson.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statesperson. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “statesperson,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statesperson.

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