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n. A politician who is a leader in national or international affairs.

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

"She ended it by asking for a round of applause for the Gorgon being awarded the "statesperson" (yes she really called it that) of the year award or whatever it was at the G20 party."

leader    diplomat