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National vs Statesperson - What's the difference?

national | statesperson |

As nouns the difference between national and statesperson

is that national is a subject of a nation while statesperson is a politician who is a leader in national or international affairs.

As an adjective national

is of or having to do with a nation.

national

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or having to do with a nation.
  • (by extension) Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).
    • Import tariffs were raised for the national interest.

    Usage notes

    See nation'' for notes regarding the usage of ''national to refer to the UK and its member states.

    Derived terms

    * international * nationally * nationalistic

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A subject of a nation.
    • The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty.
  • (usually, in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
    • After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals .

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    statesperson

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A politician who is a leader in national or international affairs.
  • A political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.

    • Synonyms

    * diplomat * leader * statesman, stateswoman English politically correct terms