nestor

noun

ˈne-stər How to pronounce nestor (audio)
Definition of nestornext
as in dean
the senior member of a group as the grizzled nestor of American film critics, he greatly influences what other reviewers write

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  1. dean
  2. elder
  3. veteran
Noun
  • Steven Freedman, associate dean of admissions at the University of Kansas School of Law, said the loans are important to help provide access to all students.
    — Heather Hollingsworth, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The strike has also been backed by labor unions, university deans, churches, artists, athletes, international media organizations and others.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dean
Noun
  • Through the work of tribal language leaders, elders and younger generations, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is working to ensure Nisenan is not simply remembered as part of the past, but spoken and carried forward into the future.
    — Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Republican elders Barry Goldwater, John Rhodes, and Hugh Scott told Nixon that impeachment in the House of Representatives was now certain, and conviction in the Senate likely.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of elder
Noun
  • The Cubs’ World Series MVP praised the mix of hungry veterans and young guys looking to win their first title.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Randle’s wife has her circle of friends nearby, and the veteran forward has his own community outside basketball.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of veteran
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“Nestor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestor. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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