genro

[ gen-roh, gen-roh ]

/ gɛnˈroʊ, ˈgɛn roʊ /

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noun, plural gen·ro.

any of the unofficial elder statesmen of Japan who influenced the government c1875–1940.

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Origin of genro

1875–80; <Japanese genrō senior statesman (from a reference in the Book of Odes) <Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese yuán original, first + lǎo old

Words nearby genro

-genous, Genova, gen pop, genre, genre-busting, genro, Genroku, gens, gens du monde, genseng, Genseric

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How to use genro in a sentence

From a patriotic point of view, the Genro have shown very great wisdom in the conduct of affairs.
The Problem of China|Bertrand Russell
The Genro have no constitutional existence; they are merely the people who have the ear of the Mikado.
The Problem of China|Bertrand Russell
Genro Kir looked at the proffered circlet, then slowly extended a hand.
The Players|Everett B. Cole
He turned to Genro Kir, who was looking with horrified fascination at the still growing cloud in the screen.
The Players|Everett B. Cole

The foundations of a body for discharging that function were laid in 1875, when a senate (genro-in) was organized.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for genro

genro

/ (ˈɡɛnˈrəʊ) /

noun

(functioning as singular or plural) a group of highly respected elder statesmen in late 19th- and early 20th-century Japan

a member of this group

Word Origin for genro

C20: from Japanese, from Ancient Chinese nguan lao, from nguan first + lao elder

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