Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: statesman

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

AbdulRazaq, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaiye, on Wednesday in Ilorin, described Akeredolu as an exceptional statesman who made indelible marks in public service.

Source: https://leadership.ng/ngf-mourns-akeredolu/

And my view is he had the potential for greatness at the beginning and by his third year he had become a magnificent politician and statesman of the first order.

Source: https://therealnews.com/before-his-assassination-jfk-sought-peace-with-the-soviet-union

Another is an elder statesman who has repeatedly threatened that the country would disintegrate if Tinubu wins the election and now that he has, if the outcome of the election is allowed to stand.

Source: https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/that-assurance-statement-from-president-elect-tinubu/

Arrian, the most famous biographer of Alexander the Great, was a soldier, statesman, philosopher, and author.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/02/24/arrian-biographer-alexander-the-great/

A statue of the former slave, turned writer and statesman, is now on display in Lombard Street in the city centre.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/people/anti-slavery-campaigner-frederick-douglass-has-statue-unveiled-in-belfast-4239424

Beijing has been making an attempt to place itself as a possible peace dealer within the battle, particularly as Mr. Xi casts himself as a worldwide statesman and China as a substitute for america for international management.

Source: https://www.mccourier.com/china-will-send-an-envoy-to-russia-and-ukraine-to-help-negotiate-an-end-to-the-war/

By the early 1990s, Pinochet doubtless thought he was in the final senior statesman phase of a long career of service to his country.

Source: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/my-evening-with-augusto/

Dave started the club in 1995 and has been a statesman of the craft in the local area ever since, becoming well-known for his Bonsai skill and pot-making prowess.

Source: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23371466.carlisle-bonsai-club-re-convenes-latest-monthly-meeting/?ref=rss

David Hernandez Martinez, professor of international relations at Madrid’s Complutense University, said Sanchez had hoped to use Spain’s EU presidency to sell himself to voters as an international statesman, and “this puts a huge spanner in his plans.”

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1776595/spains-sanchez-gambles-on-snap-election-after-regional-ballot-rout

Governor Ortom lauded Obasanjo for demonstrating objectivity, truth and patriotism as a statesman whose views on national issues must be taken seriously.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/01/03/more-wins-for-peter-obi-as-gov-ortom-backs-obasanjos-endorsement/

He described Chief Ezeife, fondly known as ‘Okwadike’, as a respected leader, a statesman par excellence, a wise counsellor, and a bridge builder whose contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape will remain deeply etched in the nation’s history.

Source: https://kogireports.com/yahaya-bello-mourns-former-anambra-governor-chukwuemeka-ezeife-condoles-with-family-ndigbo-nation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yahaya-bello-mourns-former-anambra-governor-chukwuemeka-ezeife-condoles-with-family-ndigb

In 2006, Hushang Ansary, a former Iranian statesman turned US-based oil tycoon, acquired Ennia, a significant pension fund and insurance company in Curacao.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/featured/financial-mismanagement-allegations-against-iranian-statesman-hushang-ansary/

In Britain, Lewis is the elder statesman in many ways, but we've got George, Lando and also Alex Albon who looks recharged in the Williams.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/hamilton-british-gp-verstappen-coulthard-30418415

India, this year’s G-20 president, has asked this statesman from a tiny Caribbean island to give the keynote address.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/17/bridgetown-avinash-persaud-mia-mottley-green-growth/

It was established in 1961 as the University of Ife and renamed in 1987 after Obafemi Awolowo, a prominent Nigerian nationalist and statesman.

Source: https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/top-10-most-popular-and-prestigious-nigerian-universities-in-2023/

Nigeria needs a statesman with liberal mindset, not a die-hard ethnic chauvinist.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/tinubu-the-2023-election-ethnic-politics-and-xenophobia-by-gozie-irogboli/

Politically, Schricker gracefully accepted his own role as an elder statesman of the Democratic Party and as a former governor of Indiana.

Source: https://www.knoxfocus.com/archives/ray-hills-archives/the-man-in-the-white-hat-indianas-henry-f-schricker/

So, Saraki is exercising discretion as a statesman.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/silent-war-in-pdp-as-atiku-governor-scheme-for-control/

The death this week of Henry Kissinger has prompted much eulogizing for a “great statesman and diplomat”.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/12/no_author/ukraine-another-historic-u-s-war-failure-a-la-vietnam-iraq-afghanistan-and-more/