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statesmanlike

states·man
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [steyts-muh n]
    • /ˈsteɪts mən/
    • /ˈsteɪt.smən.laɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [steyts-muh n]
    • /ˈsteɪts mən/

Definitions of statesmanlike word

  • noun plural statesmanlike a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs. 1
  • noun plural statesmanlike a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues. 1
  • adjective statesmanlike If you describe someone, especially a political leader, as statesmanlike, you approve of them because they give the impression of being very able and experienced. 0
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Origin of statesmanlike

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; state + 's1 + -man, modeled on steersman; compare the phrase ship of state

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Parts of speech for Statesmanlike

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Statesmanlike

statesmanlike popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for statesmanlike

adj statesmanlike

  • chauvinistic — If you describe someone as chauvinistic, you believe that they think their own country is more important and morally better than any other.
  • nationalistic — a person devoted to nationalism.

adjective statesmanlike

  • jingoistic — the spirit, policy, or practice of jingoes; bellicose chauvinism.
All 3 Synonyms of statesmanlike

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