English Explanatory Dictionary

starets

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Eastern Orthodox elder, typically a monk or hieromonk, often renowned for holy wisdom, who functions as an adviser and teacher.

Word forms

starets staretses startsy

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian ста́рец (stárec) (q.v.).

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