noun
Nestor
NEHS-tuh
Nestor (noun) means a wise, experienced older person, especially one who gives advice — from the wise elder king in Homer's Iliad. Example: “The young engineers relied on the retired founder as their nestor.”
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A wise, experienced older person, especially one who gives advice — from the wise elder king in Homer's Iliad.
"The young engineers relied on the retired founder as their nestor."
How to use Nestor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA respected elder statesman or wise advisor figure, named after the Homeric king.
When to use it
Fairly literary and old-fashioned; mainly seen in formal or historical writing.
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Etymology
From Nestor, the elderly and wise king in Homer's Iliad, whose name may relate to a Greek word for "safe return."
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What does “Nestor” mean?
The word “Nestor” means a wise, experienced older person, especially one who gives advice — from the wise elder king in Homer's Iliad. In plain terms, a respected elder statesman or wise advisor figure, named after the Homeric king.
How do you pronounce “Nestor”?
“Nestor” is pronounced NEHS-tuh (/ˈnɛstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nestor” in a sentence?
Here is “Nestor” used in a sentence: “The young engineers relied on the retired founder as their nestor.”
What part of speech is “Nestor”?
“Nestor” is a noun.
Where does the word “Nestor” come from?
The word “Nestor” comes from Greek. From Nestor, the elderly and wise king in Homer's Iliad, whose name may relate to a Greek word for "safe return.".
