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

elder stateswoman

noun
 
/ˌeldə ˈsteɪtswʊmən/
 
/ˌeldər ˈsteɪtswʊmən/
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  1. an old and respected female politician or former politician whose advice is still valued because of her long experience
  2. any experienced and respected woman whose advice or work is valued
    • an elder stateswoman of the fashion industry
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