statesmanlike

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsteɪtsmənlaɪk/

states•man /ˈsteɪtsmən/USA pronunciation n. [countable], pl. -men.

states•man•like, states•man•ly, adj.
states•man•ship, n. [uncountable]See -stat-.

states•man (stāts′mən),USA pronunciation n., pl. -men.

Governmenta person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs.
Governmenta person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues.

1585–95; state + 's¹ + -man, modeled on steersman; compare the phrase ship of state

states′man•like′, states′man•ly, adj.

politician.

-man.

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