STATESWOMAN
stateswoman
(noun) a woman statesman
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
stateswoman (plural stateswomen)
A woman who is a leader in national or international affairs.
A female political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.
Antonyms
• statesman
Hypernyms
• diplomat
• leader
• statesperson
Source: Wiktionary
States"wom`an, n.; pl. Stateswomen (.
Definition: A woman concerned in public affairs.
A rare stateswoman; I admire her bearing. B. Jonson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition