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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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
She was also first lady from 2003-2007, when her late husband Nestor Kirchner was president.
From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025
“They offered him opportunities to build with his hands and he was super motivated to give back,” Nestor explained.
From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025
Then, Nestor Cortes followed up his six shutout innings against the Dodgers last week with a three-inning, three-run clunker that was punctuated with an ejection.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025
“Don’t give me another dose. Whatever I say, Matthias, no matter how much I beg. I don’t want to be like Nestor, like those Grisha in the cells.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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