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Definition of elder statesman noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

elder statesman

noun

/ˌeldə ˈsteɪtsmən/

/ˌeldər ˈsteɪtsmən/

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an old and respected politician or former politician whose advice is still valued because of their long experience

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any experienced and respected man whose advice or work is valued
- an elder statesman of golf

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