What is "Webster's Dictionary" definition of a Politician, and a Statesman?

Question

And explain the difference.

Answer 1

the difference is the politician is defined to be interested in political office for selfish or short sighted reasons where as the statesman exercises political leadership wisely and without narrow partisanship.

& i'm only thirteen:D

Answer 2

Politician

1: a person experienced in the art or science of government; especially : one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government2 a: a person engaged in party politics as a profession b: a person primarily interested in political office for selfish or other narrow usually short-sighted reasons

Statesman

1: one versed in the principles or art of government; especially : one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government or in shaping its policies2: one who exercises political leadership wisely and without narrow partisanship

You figure out the difference.

Answer 3

Politian:

[n]  a person active in party politics

[n]  a leader engaged in civil administration

[n]  a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

Statesman:

national leader, solon

*In everyday language, I've noticed "politician" carries a connotation of dishonesty, half-truths, flip-flopping, etc.

A statesman is used to describe a guy who does the same job earnestly.

I can't think of any statesmen, but I think maybe JFK was one.