elder statesman
noun/ˌeldə ˈsteɪtsmən/
/ˌeldər ˈsteɪtsmən/
- an old and respected politician or former politician whose advice is still valued because of their long experience
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- any experienced and respected man whose advice or work is valued
- an elder statesman of golf
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