stateswoman

stateswoman
/stayts"woom'euhn/, n., pl. stateswomen.
1. a woman who is experienced in the art of government.
2. a woman who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government.
[1600-10; STATES(MAN) + -WOMAN]

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