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statesmen

/ˈsteɪtsmən/

statesmen is the plural of statesman.

Meaning of statesman

Noun

statesman (plural statesmen)

  1. A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.
  2. A male political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.
  3. (dialectal, Lake District) A man who lives on a landed estate; a small landholder.

Phrases with statesmen

Questions about statesmen

What is statesmen the plural of?
Statesmen is the plural of statesman.
How do you pronounce statesmen?
Statesmen is pronounced /ˈsteɪtsmən/.

Words near statesmen in the dictionary

  1. statesman
  2. statesmanlike
  3. statesmanly
  4. statesmanship
  5. statesmanships
  6. statesmen
  7. statesmonger
  8. statesmongers
  9. statespace
  10. statespaces
  11. statespeople

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