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starets
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[], (Noun)
Definitions:
- A man, typically a monk, who is regarded as having spiritual authority, and is hence often sought out as a counsellor or guide, despite his holding no formal position in the ecclesiastical hierarchy.
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Origin
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early 18th century. From Russian starec venerable old man, elder, monk, spiritual leader from the base of Russian staryj old + -ec, suffix forming nouns
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