States-General
[steyts-jen-er-uh l] /ˈsteɪtsˈdʒɛn ər əl/
noun
1.
the parliament of the Netherlands, consisting of an upper chamber (First Chamber) and a lower chamber (Second Chamber)
2.
French History. the legislative body in France before the French Revolution.
Read Also:
- Stateside
adjective 1. being in or toward the continental U.S. adverb 2. in or toward the continental U.S. adjective, adverb (US) 1. of, in, to, or towards the US state-o
- Statesider
noun 1. a person who lives in one of the forty-eight contiguous states of the U.S.
- Statesman
noun, plural statesmen. 1. a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs. 2. a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues. noun (pl) -men 1. a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, […]
- Statesmanlike
noun, plural statesmen. 1. a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs. 2. a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues. noun (pl) -men 1. a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, […]
- Statesmanship
[steyts-muh n-ship] /ˈsteɪts mənˌʃɪp/ noun 1. the ability, qualifications, or practice of a statesman; wisdom and skill in the management of public affairs.