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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Nestor, who was awarded an MBE in 2018 for his charity work and services to radio, has been a presenter on BBC Radio London since 2002.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
But "signs of life" were detected in the debris during a search on Monday, Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival told GMA News in an interview, adding that officials remain in "rescue mode".
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026
Kirchner, 72, was first lady from 2003-2007, when her late husband Nestor Kirchner was president.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
The first room features artifacts excavated from around the Palace of Nestor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
“I don’t think I was attacked exactly. Nestor 10 was simply trying to do so. What was left of the First Law was still holding him back.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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