STATESMANLIKE

statesmanlike, statesmanly

(adjective) marked by the qualities of or befitting a statesman; “a man of statesmanlike judgment”; “a statesmanlike solution of the present perplexities”-V.L.Parrington

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

statesmanlike (comparative more statesmanlike, superlative most statesmanlike)

Like a statesman, demonstrating the skills and qualities of a respected leader.

Source: Wiktionary


States"man*like`, a.

Definition: Having the manner or wisdom of statesmen; becoming a statesman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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