statesman

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

2. 2
   noun

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

3. 3
   noun

   A male political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.

4. 4
   noun

   A man who lives on a landed estate; a small landholder.

Etymology

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