statesman
negarawan
definition
noun
He called for more effort on the part of all statesmen , politicians and church leaders to resolve the schism in the Orthodox church.
a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.
example
he's a famous 'statesman'
The difference between a politician and a 'statesman' is the degree of common sense and courage shown in difficult times.
Now the attempt is being made to present him as a political 'statesman' and martyr.
The Prime Minister must use his position as a respected 'statesman' to urge the US to restrain its military ambitions.
the elder 'statesman' in the cabinet
A politician thinks of the next race, a 'statesman' of the next generation.
An extraordinary spiritual leader and a courageous 'statesman' is no more.
He called for more effort on the part of all 'statesmen' , politicians and church leaders to resolve the schism in the Orthodox church.
For these are times when we expect our politicians to metamorphose into 'statesmen' .
Yet in the course of her entire high school education, my daughter never studied or discussed the subject of 'statesmanship' as part of the curriculum.
But Sistani has so far played a 'statesmanlike' game.
He said the political elite should also exercise 'statesmanship' in responding to issues, while all state institutions should remain critical of each other in the spirit of unity.
The two 'statesmen' signed an agreement to establish a bi-national commission between South Africa and Brazil.
The time in the Senate has made her more 'statesmanlike' ; on the other hand, her speech is fairly empty, touching on old, trusted but overworn notes.
Many people around the world who were once labelled as terrorists are now regarded as international leaders or even 'statesmen' .
Minor world leaders get to be 'statesmen' for a day, and tell their parliaments and electors that they are taking part in a world summit.
It is a scandal that world 'statesmen' and international leaders allowed it.
He was well-briefed and spoke articulately about Scotland's qualities, although his public speaking set-pieces still lack a 'statesmanlike' stamp.
This disdain for legality - well concealed behind 'statesmanlike' rhetoric - corresponds directly with a second vice: not telling the public the truth.
He would like to see state and federal elected officials become 'statesmen' not politicians.
There were moments, especially in his last few statements, where he sounded 'statesmanlike' and like a guy who wanted to be a ‘uniter, not a divider.’
His idea of EU 'statesmanship' - steering Europe by getting its political elite onto the same page - has dissolved in those two ‘no’ votes.
Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie both attended the event, along with a host of 'statesmen' , world leaders and stars.
It is a situation that warrants enlightened social leadership and 'statesmanship' on behalf of our politicians to come up with the kind of package that will keep them home.
The 'statesmen' and foreign dignitaries have departed - but the World Summit show is not quite over.
Responsible 'statesmen' and stateswomen are not merely free, as sovereign rulers, to act in an expedient way.
He frequently dined out and, over the years, entertained a great variety of guests, from fellow impressionist artists to 'statesmen' .
From now on, our leaders, our politicians, our 'statesmen' will be fair game too.
Northcliffe travelled widely and consorted freely with 'statesmen' and politicians not to mention royalty.
It's the outlaws and rebels that history often prefers to remember rather than the 'statesmen' and leaders.
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