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noun

an influential citizen, often a retired high official, whose advice is sought by government leaders.

any influential member of a company, group, etc., whose advice is respected.

Japanese History. any of the political leaders who retired from official office but continued to exert a strong influence in the government and who controlled the emperor's privy council, especially in the period 1898–1914.

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Origin of elder statesman

First recorded in 1900–05

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How to use elder statesman in a sentence

The dynamic is, in part, a testament to Kerry’s role as an elder statesman who is greeted with open arms by heads of government in foreign capitals.
John Kerry Is Bringing America Back Into the Climate Fight|Justin Worland/Naples. Italy|October 28, 2021|Time
He’s the elder statesman of this coaching staff, and he sees himself as the bridge from where Oklahoma State was to where it wants to be.
Oklahoma State Football Is Trying To Reach New Heights With A Familiar Game Plan|Richard Johnson|June 25, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
Canada, an elder statesman of education policy, is the longtime president of the Harlem Children’s Zone, which has provided holistic support to dozens of thousands of underserved students.
Tyree Boyd-Pates In Conversation With Geoffrey Canada: 'America's Future Is Predicated on Knowing the Full History'|Geoffrey Canada|August 20, 2020|Time
“Hurting others or destroying property is not the answer,” the elder Brown had said last week in a public-service video.
Darren Wilson Wasn’t Indicted—the System Was|Michael Daly|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Our escort, Hajji Zalwar Khan, is the chief elder in charge of the valley council.
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley|Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As another elder in the valley put it—perhaps more succinctly—“emotions are for women.”
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley|Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He speaks of her much as he might of his elder son, the SEAL.
For Next AG, Obama Picks a Quiet Fighter With a Heavy Punch|Michael Daly|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
William Kristol, the editor of The Weekly Standard, was in rare agreement with the elder Paul.
Republican Hawks Already Have a War Plan for ISIS, Ukraine, and Obama|Eli Lake|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Here the speaker, putting her hand before her mouth, coughed again, and looked affectionately at the elder Mr. Weller.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
“My sister is passionately fond of children,” said the elder lady, in smiling apology.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Lawrence Hyde, earl of Rochester, died; deservedly respected as an able statesman.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
"All right, Pater," you would say, and leave the matter in the hands of the elder generation.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, November 3, 1894|Various
You see, your two elder brothers went to the University, but then we could find them family livings.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, November 3, 1894|Various

British Dictionary definitions for elder statesman

elder statesman

noun

an old, experienced, and eminent person, esp a politician, whose advice is often sought

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elder statesman

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