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statista

statesman

noun stah-TEE-stah Rare
People & Society Government

Usage Note

Statista refers to a skilled, experienced political leader — a statesman rather than merely a politician (politico). It carries a positive connotation of wisdom and long-term vision. Despite ending in -a, it follows the epicene pattern: lo statista (m), la statista (f), plural gli statisti (m) / le statiste (f). Do not confuse with statistico (statistician).

Examples

"De Gasperi era considerato un grande statista."

Natural Translation

De Gasperi was considered a great statesman.

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