1. an experienced political leader who is respected for wisdom and skill in government affairs

Examples

• The elder statesman advised the young politicians on foreign policy.
• She was regarded as a skilled statesman who could negotiate difficult treaties.
• The country mourned the loss of its greatest statesman.
• His reputation as a statesman grew after years of public service.
• The statesman’s memoirs revealed insights into decades of diplomacy.
• Many consider him a statesman rather than just a politician.