elder statesman Definition
elder statesman
noun
- Historical in Japan, any of a number of retired statesmen who served informally as a group of advisors to the emperor
- any elderly retired statesman who continues to be consulted unofficially on governmental matters
elder statesman Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- politics: Former prime minister Pavlo Lazarenko allegedly commissioned the murder of Hetman considered a level-headed, elder statesmen of Ukrainian politics for $ 850,000.
- team: The other half is George McAllister and although we look similar, I`m afraid to admit that I`m the elder statesman of the team.
- comedy: These elder statesmen of British comedy, really need no introduction.
- today: Typical is John Wheeler, one of the distinguished elder statesmen of American physics today: " .
Converse of object
- become: After World War II Hubble became very much an elder statesman of US astronomy.
- respect: Bob actively coaches many of the Cricket teams at the club and is a very well respected elder statesman.
Adjective modifier
- respected: Kaiser Wilhelm II became one of the most respected elder statesmen of Europe.
- distinguished: Typical is John Wheeler, one of the distinguished elder statesmen of American physics today: " .
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