Statesman vs. Politician

Statesmannoun

A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.

Statesmannoun

A male political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.

Statesmannoun

In the dialect of the English Lake District and nearby, a man who lives on a landed estate; a small landholder.

Statesmannoun

A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities.

Statesmannoun

One occupied with the affairs of government, and influential in shaping its policy.

Statesmannoun

A small landholder.

Statesmannoun

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

Statesmannoun

a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure

Politiciannoun

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

Politiciannoun

Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.

Politiciannoun

A politically active or interested person.

Politiciannoun

A sly or ingratiating person.

Politiciannoun

One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman.

Politiciannoun

One primarily devoted to his own advancement in public office, or to the success of a political party; - used in a depreciatory sense; one addicted or attached to politics as managed by parties (see Politics, 2); a schemer; an intriguer; as, a mere politician.

Politicianadjective

Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful.

Politiciannoun

a leader engaged in civil administration

Politiciannoun

a person active in party politics

Politiciannoun

a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

Politician

A politician is a person active in party politics, or a person holding or seeking an elected seat in government. Politicians propose, support, and create laws that govern the land and, by extension, its people.