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
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an elder statesman of baseball coaches
the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service
1904
First Known Use of elder statesman
1904
ELDER STATESMAN Defined for English Language Learners
elder statesman
noun
Definition of elder statesman for English Language Learners
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: a retired government leader who gives advice to current leaders
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: a respected man who has been a member of a group or organization for a long time
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