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Nestor

American  
[nes-ter, -tawr] / ˈnɛs tər, -tɔr /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War and a king of Pylos.


Nestor British  
/ ˈnɛstɔː /

noun

  1. Greek myth the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War

  2. (sometimes not capital) a wise old man; sage

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

BBC Radio London presenter Eddie Nestor has announced he will be stepping away from his role after being diagnosed with cancer.

From BBC Jul. 1, 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

Nestor 10—if it was Nestor 10—took another step, and then, under force of her imperious gesture, two more.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

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