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The term '''statesman''' is a respectful term used to refer to [[diplomat]]s, [[politician]]s, and other notable figures of [[state]]. It is often used in the context of international or foreign affairs, e.g., "a meeting of statesmen." [[Foreign minister]]s are often called statesmen, for example, while more local level officials, such as [[mayor]]s are not.

Whether or not an individual actually ''is'' a statesman, is generally a matter of opinion, although in some cases there is little controversy. Politicians who are regarded as statesmen are usually old, with long careers.

The term most frequently refers to individuals associated with a [[government]]al shift from [[monarchy|monarchism]] to [[republic|republicanism]]anism. GeneallyGenéally, one can use the word as a [[euphemism]] for ''[[politician]]''. When a politician retires, he is often referred to as a "respected elder statesman" by his supporters.