transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsteɪtsmən ]
n. (pl. -men; fem. stateswoman, pl. -women) 1 a person skilled in affairs of State, esp. one taking an active part in politics. 2 a distinguished and capable politician. øøstatesmanlike adj. statesmanly adj. statesmanship n. [= state' s man after F homme d'÷tat]