Stateswoman
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stateswoman — [stāts′woom΄ən] n. pl. stateswomen [stāts′wim΄in] a female statesman … English World 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 — statesman, stateswoman (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. legislator, diplomat, solon, Draco; politician. See director … English dictionary for students
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
stateswoman — noun A female statesperson. Ant: statesman … Wiktionary
stateswoman — states|wo|man [ steıts,wumən ] noun count an experienced female political leader that many people respect … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stateswoman — 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 … English syllables
stateswoman — states•wom•an [[t]ˈsteɪtsˌwʊm ən[/t]] n. pl. wom•en gov a woman who is an experienced and influential political leader, esp. one holding a high office in government • Etymology: 1600–10 usage: See woman … From formal English to slang
stateswoman — noun a woman statesman • Hypernyms: ↑statesman, ↑solon, ↑national leader • Instance Hyponyms: ↑Thatcher, ↑Margaret Thatcher, ↑Margaret Hilda Thatcher, ↑Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
