0 an experienced politician, especially one who is respected for making good judgments --
1 a politician or government official who is respected and experienced --
2 an experienced and respected politician or member of a particular profession: --
He has confirmed his reputation as an elder statesman in the energy industry.
He was a statesman who opened Hawaii to international relations.
What a chapter might be written upon this gallery of marble soldiers and statesmen !
British parliamentarians and statesmen obtained more information about taxable capacities available in the colonies.
Without regional organization, it is difficult for statesmen to foster a culture of common interest leading to cooperation rather than conflict.
This compelling book looks at the personalities, agendas, visions and territorial designs of these eight statesmen.
If statesmen found it impossible to escape ' the logic of imperial security ', political women rallied to their support with growing enthusiasm.
And the wise statesman ignores at his peril the ' natural ' materials at his disposal.
A disposition to preserve, and an ability to improve, taken together, would be my standard of a statesman.
If statesmen fail to be far-sighted or maintain a vision of the future, we may be deprived by foreign countries of remaining profits.
