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statesperson

states·per·son [ stáyts pùrss'n ] (plural states·per·sons or states·peo·ple [ stáyts pp'l ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. leading politician: a senior politician who plays an important role in government or international affairs

2. respected impartial senior male politician: a senior politician who is widely respected for integrity and impartial concern for the public good

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