statesman

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

Etymology

From state + -s- + -man, modelled after French homme d'État.

In classic literature

Synonyms

solon, national leader

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