greybeard
4 synonyms for greybeard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of a group who has belonged to it longer than anyone else, usually seen as experienced.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From grey + beard; men of advanced age would be expected to have a grey beard.
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