elder statesman

/ˌɛldər ˌsteɪtsmən/
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Other forms: elder statesmen

Definitions of elder statesman
  1. noun
    any influential person whose advice is highly respected
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    type of:
    important person, influential person, personage
    one whose whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
  2. noun
    an elderly statesman whose advice is sought be government leaders
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    type of:
    national leader, solon, statesman
    a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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