Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun elder_statesman

2 senses of elder statesman

Sense 1
elder statesman -- (any influential person whose advice is highly respected)
       => important person, influential person, personage -- (a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events)

Sense 2
elder statesman -- (an elderly statesman whose advice is sought be government leaders)
       => statesman, solon, national leader -- (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)