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elder statesman

DEFINITIONS OF: elder statesman

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n any influential person whose advice is highly respected

Type of:
important person, influential person, personage
a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events

n an elderly statesman whose advice is sought be government leaders

Type of:
national leader, solon, statesman
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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