a man who is a wise, experienced and respected political leader政治家- the party’s elder statesman该党元老
Extra Examples- Political power resided with the nation's elder statesman and party leader.政治权力掌握在该国的资深政治家兼政党领袖手中。
- his reputation as a world statesman他作为国际政治家的声望
- Abroad they are seen as great statesmen who are trying to build peace.在国外，他们被视为努力建立和平的伟大政治家。
- Power still resided with the party's elder statesman.权力依然掌握在该党元老手中。
Topics Politicsc1Oxford Collocations DictionaryadjectiveSee full entry Word Originlate 16th cent.: from state's man, translating French homme d'état.