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elder statesman
noun
: an eminent senior member of a group or organization
especially
: a retired statesman who unofficially advises current leaders
Examples of elder statesman in a Sentence
an elder statesman of baseball coaches
the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service
Recent Examples on the Web
At 60, Mills carries himself with a low-key cool befitting his role as one of techno’s elder statesmen.
—Mike Rubin, New York Times, 15 May 2024
In the ‘90s and 2000s, Corman settled into his role as an elder statesman, giving talks and appearing in documentaries, offering advice to would-be independent filmmakers trying to make it outside the system.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 12 May 2024
Even if Curry will technically be Peterson’s elder statesman.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024
Kyle Busch, a polarizing personality who has now become an elder statesman of the sport, will be gunning for his first 500 win in the No. 8 Chevrolet from the 34th position.
—Travis Caldwell, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1904, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Elder statesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elder%20statesman. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
elder statesman
noun
: a respected older member of a group or organization
especially
: a retired statesman who gives advice to current leaders
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