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Nestor

American  
[nes-ter, -tawr] / ˈnɛs tər, -tɔr /

noun

Classical Mythology.

  1. the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.

Nestor British  
/ ˈnɛstɔː /

noun

  1. Greek myth the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War

  2. (sometimes not capital) a wise old man; sage

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The region is replete with dissidents loyal to warlord Nestor Gregorio Vera Fernandez -- better known as Ivan Mordisco, Colombia's most wanted guerrilla.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

“They offered him opportunities to build with his hands and he was super motivated to give back,” Nestor explained.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

JP Sears and Nestor Cortes will add depth to a rotation on the mend.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

Ms Obigbesan told BBC Radio London's Eddie Nestor she contacted the providers of the VIP package ahead of the 10 June show to flag her access needs but received no response.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

She held fine clothes and a cloak to put around him when he came godlike from the bathing place; then out he went to take his place with Nestor.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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