01 n. A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities.
pl.
Statesmen ((-men))
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1.
A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities.“The minds of some of our statesmen, like the pupil of the human eye, contract themselves the more, the stronger light there is shed upon them.” — Moore.
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2.
One occupied with the affairs of government, and influential in shaping its policy.
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3.
A small landholder.[Prov. Eng.]