statesman
noun
states·man
ˈstāts-mən 
1
: one versed in the principles or art of government
especially
: one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government or in shaping its policies
2
: a wise, skillful, and respected political leader
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He was a soldier and statesman.
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Trish Deitch, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
Named after an important 15th Century poet, author, linguist and statesman, the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre will be defined by large swooping arches and expansive glazing.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024
Walz, 60, a former educator, football coach, and military veteran, is now better known as the folksy, outspoken Midwestern statesman who was tapped by Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2024
At 78, Ferry reigns as the elder statesman of rock-star romantics, the king of elegant melancholy.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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statesman
noun
states·man
ˈstāt-smən
: a person engaged in fixing the policies and conducting the affairs of a government
especially
: one having unusual wisdom and skill in such matters
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