statesman

Definition

  • noun: a usually wise, skilled, and respected government leader
  • noun: one versed in the principles or art of government
  • synonyms: admirable crichton, adept, artisan

Examples

  • a politician with a gift for sounding 'statesmanlike'

  • an 'elder statesman' of baseball coaches

  • He was a soldier and 'statesman'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Now, seeing as I can't convince you to work with my administration in an official capacity inside the White House, I feel damn fortunate to have someone as statesmanlike as you leading the movement. And I want you to go on leading it. No one else. Not one of these militant Malcolm X types. (..)
    2014 Selma
  • (..) I don't agree with his regime, Gaius... ...but dealing with him may be the only way of achieving our aims. You're right, of course. You are becoming a true statesman, Arthur. I hope you realize that. I'm gonna be late. I'll tell you this, Gaius, the Sarrum wouldn't He's a lot to answer for. (..)
    2012 TvShow: Merlin Title: The Hollow Queen Season: 5 Episode 8
  • (..) And when I'm with you, it just feels like you hold me down. I just wish you could fly with me. And the statesmen win, -. And there go the fans onto the field. Jenko! Jesus Christ! (..)
    2014 22 Jump Street