1. a senior or venerable member of a group, profession, or organization; a respected elder.
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the original Nestor from Greek mythology; used figuratively to denote wisdom and experience
2. any of various large, long-lived parrots native to Australia and nearby regions.
Usage: zoological term; capitalized as genus name Nestor

Examples

• The nestor of the law firm mentored young attorneys for decades.
• She was considered the nestor of modern dance, having pioneered many techniques.
• The nestor of the orchestra conducted his final performance last night.
• The palm cockatoo and kea are both species of nestor parrots.
• As the nestor of the group, he offered wisdom drawn from fifty years of experience.
• The nestor parrot is known for its intelligence and long lifespan.