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- noun A
politician who is aleader innational orinternational affairs . - noun A
political leader whopromotes thepublic good or who is recognized forprobity ,leadership , or the qualities necessary togovern astate .
Etymologies
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Examples
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She ended it by asking for a round of applause for the Gorgon being awarded the "statesperson" (yes she really called it that) of the year award or whatever it was at the G20 party.
Guy Fawkes' blog 2009
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HIllary is strong and powerful but lacks the poise and demeanor it takes to be a true statesperson.
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There is not much left to say about Pittman that has not been penned; he is indeed an elder statesperson of art in L.A.
ArtScene: Southern California's Top Ten Exhibition Picks for 2010 ArtScene 2011
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All of Lumley's fierceness comes from within, whereas Mrs T was expertly styled as a world statesperson, to such an extent that Condoleeza Rice only had to do likewise with the military-style double breasted coats and the boots.
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Hosting teas in the White House for eight years and playing the victim do not a statesperson make. jennyGA
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There is not much left to say about Pittman that has not been penned; he is indeed an elder statesperson of art in L.A.
ArtScene: Southern California's Top Ten Exhibition Picks for 2010 ArtScene 2011
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So we have already taken sides … Cynthia McKinney was the only statesperson/diplomat with enough balls to actually GO THERE DURING THE FIGHTING!
Say What You Will About Cynthia McKinney… « Antiwar.com Blog 2008
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While not quite up to the neologisitic prowess of a certain wordsmith of the Elizabethan Age, a noted U.S. statesperson has gotten a good deal of notoriety for her contribution to the English language.
Bill Chameides: On Words: 'Global Warming' Meets Astrology Bill Chameides 2010
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I can vote for myself thank you grandaddy or granmomma statesperson!!
Angry Clinton supporters tell party leaders: 'Let's go McCain!' 2008
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While not quite up to the neologisitic prowess of a certain wordsmith of the Elizabethan Age, a noted U.S. statesperson has gotten a good deal of notoriety for her contribution to the English language.
Bill Chameides: On Words: 'Global Warming' Meets Astrology Bill Chameides 2010
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