noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A woman who is a leader in national or international affairs.
2. 2
   a woman who is a respected leader in national or international affairs wordnet
3. 3
   A female political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.

Synonyms

All synonyms

elder statesmanpoliticiansolonstatesmanstatesperson

Etymology

From state + -s- + -woman.