starets

[stahr-its, -yits]

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noun, plural star·tsy

[stahrt-see] /ˈstɑrt si/. Russian Orthodox Church.

a religious teacher or counselor.

Origin of starets

1915–20; < Russian stárets elder, derivative of stáryǐ old

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Related Words for starets

elder, mentor, starets

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Historical Examples of starets

All possibility of doubt about anything was silenced by obedience to the starets.
Father Sergius
Leo Tolstoy
He did so, and took leave of the starets and moved to the other monastery.
Father Sergius
Leo Tolstoy
He wished to refuse but the starets ordered him to accept the appointment.
Father Sergius
Leo Tolstoy
As secretary to the Starets, I am able to disclose the actual and most amazing truth.
The Minister of Evil
William Le Queux
The Bishop, a big, over-fed man, had a long chat with the Starets in my presence.
The Minister of Evil
William Le Queux