A rare stateswoman; I admire her bearing. --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
stateswomen — n. woman who is experienced in administering government affairs, woman who is a wise and experienced political leader … English contemporary dictionary
Stateswoman — States wom an ( w[oo^]m an), n.; pl. {Stateswomen} ( w[i^]m [e^]n). A woman concerned in public affairs. [1913 Webster] A rare stateswoman; I admire her bearing. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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stateswoman — /stayts woom euhn/, n., pl. stateswomen. 1. a woman who is experienced in the art of government. 2. a woman who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government. [1600 10; STATES(MAN) + WOMAN] Usage. See woman. * * * … Universalium
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statesman — (or stateswoman) noun (plural statesmen or stateswomen) a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure. Derivatives statesmanlike adjective statesmanship noun Origin C16: from state s man, translating Fr. homme d état … English new terms dictionary
stateswoman — UK [ˈsteɪtsˌwʊmən] / US noun [countable] Word forms stateswoman : singular stateswoman plural stateswomen an experienced female political leader that many people respect … English dictionary
stateswoman — [stāts′woom΄ən] n. pl. stateswomen [stāts′wim΄in] a female statesman … English World dictionary
