noun
1.
an old and respected politician or former politician whose advice is still valued because of his or her long experience
2.
any experienced and respected person whose advice or work is valued :
an elder statesman of golf
noun
1.
an old and respected politician or former politician whose advice is still valued because of his or her long experience
2.
any experienced and respected person whose advice or work is valued :
an elder statesman of golf
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005