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Nestor
UK
/ˈnɛstə/
US
/ˈnɛstər/
Translation of "nestor" into Russian
nestor
Noun
UK
/ˈnɛstə/
US
/ˈnɛstər/
nestor
nestors pl
Nestor was known for his wisdom and experience.
Нестор был известен своей мудростью и опытом.
Definitions
nestor
Noun
UK
/ˈnɛstə/
US
/ˈnɛstər/
A wise old man; a sage.
The professor was considered the nestor of the department, always offering guidance to younger colleagues.
A senior figure or leader in a particular field or group.
As the nestor of the local art community, she was often consulted for her expertise and historical knowledge.
Nestor
Proper noun
In Greek mythology, the king of Pylos renowned for his wisdom and longevity, who appears in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.
Nestor counsels Agamemnon and Achilles in the Iliad with measured, elder authority.
A male given name derived from the mythological figure.
Nestor thanked everyone who came to celebrate his birthday.
Idioms and phrases
nestor of the group
He was often referred to as the nestor of the group.
старейшина группы
Его часто называли старейшиной группы.
nestor of (someone's) profession
He became the nestor of his profession after decades of work.
патриарх (чьей-то) профессии
Он стал патриархом своей профессии после десятилетий работы.
act as a nestor
She acts as a nestor for the young teachers.
выступать в роли наставника/старейшины
Она выступает в роли наставника для молодых преподавателей.
nestor among (someone)
He is considered the nestor among his colleagues.
старейшина среди (кого-либо)
Его считают старейшиной среди коллег.
recognized as the nestor
He was recognized as the nestor in the literary community.
признан как старейшина
Его признали старейшиной в литературном сообществе.
become a nestor in (a field)
After decades of service, she became a nestor in medicine.
стать нестаром в (какой-либо области)
После десятилетий службы она стала нестаром в медицине.
serve as nestor to (someone)
He served as nestor to many young artists.
служить нестаром для (кого-либо)
Он служил нестаром для многих молодых художников.
regarded as the nestor of (a movement)
She is widely regarded as the nestor of the environmental movement.
считается нестаром (движения)
Ее широко считают нестаром экологического движения.
play the nestor role
In the committee, she often played the nestor role.
играть роль нестра
В комитете она часто играла роль нестра.
look up to (someone) as a nestor
Young scientists look up to him as a nestor.
смотреть на (кого-либо) как на нестра
Молодые ученые смотрят на него как на нестра.