stateswoman

English

Etymology

From state +‎ -s- +‎ -woman.

Noun

stateswoman (plural stateswomen)

1. A woman who is a leader in national or international affairs.
2. A female political leader who promotes the public good or who is recognized for probity, leadership, or the qualities necessary to govern a state.

Hypernyms

• diplomat
• leader
• statesperson

Coordinate terms

• statesman

Translations

woman who is a leader in national or international affairs

• French: femme d’État (fr) f

female political leader who promotes the public good