Do you capitalize the word statesman?

The word "statesman" is generally capitalized when it is used as a title or honorific before a name.

For example:

* Statesman Winston Churchill

* Statesman Lee Kuan Yew

However, it is not capitalized when used as a common noun to describe someone involved in government.

For example:

* The statesman delivered a powerful speech.

* She was considered a skilled statesman.

So, whether you capitalize "statesman" depends on its use in the sentence.