elder statesman

elder statesman

noun

Definition of ELDER STATESMAN

: an eminent senior member of a group or organization; especially : a retired statesman who unofficially advises current leaders

Examples of ELDER STATESMAN

1. an elder statesman of baseball coaches
2. <the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service>

First Known Use of ELDER STATESMAN

1904

Related to ELDER STATESMAN

Synonyms: doyen, elder, dean, éminence grise, nestor, senior

Antonyms: baby, junior

Related Words: better, superior; old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Near Antonyms: doyenne; inferior, subordinate, underling; beginner, colt, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro

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