n.
Pronunciation: ' st ā ts-m ə n
Function: noun
Date: 1592
1 : one versed in the principles or art of government especially : one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government or in shaping its policies
2 : one who exercises political leadership wisely and without narrow partisanship
– states · man · like \ - ˌ l ī k \ adjective
– states · man · ly \ -l ē \ adjective
– states · man · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun