Nestor
Americannoun
noun
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Greek myth the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War
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(sometimes not capital) a wise old man; sage
Example Sentences
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BBC Radio London presenter Eddie Nestor has announced he will be stepping away from his role after being diagnosed with cancer.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Mayor Nestor Archival said on Saturday that signs of life had been detected at the site in Cebu City, two days after the incident.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
"New Zealand had a good strategy and competed very well physically," Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 16, 2025
The first room features artifacts excavated from around the Palace of Nestor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
Nor did Nestor 10, who sprawled beside her.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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