Stateswoman

noun

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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.

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