elder stateswoman
noun/ˌeldə ˈsteɪtswʊmən/
/ˌeldər ˈsteɪtswʊmən/
- an old and respected female politician or former politician whose advice is still valued because of her long experience
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- any experienced and respected woman whose advice or work is valued
- an elder stateswoman of the fashion industry
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