Synonyms for starets


Grammar : Noun
Spell : stahr-its, -yits
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstɑr ɪts, -yɪts


Définition of starets

  • As in elder statesman : noun influential person
Example sentences :
  • All possibility of doubt about anything was silenced by obedience to the starets.
  • Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy
  • He did so, and took leave of the starets and moved to the other monastery.
  • Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy
  • He wished to refuse but the starets ordered him to accept the appointment.
  • Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy
  • As secretary to the Starets, I am able to disclose the actual and most amazing truth.
  • Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux
  • The Bishop, a big, over-fed man, had a long chat with the Starets in my presence.
  • Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux
  • The Starets was one of the most far-seeing and mercenary scoundrels.
  • Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux
  • Truly, the beauties of Peterhof were a revelation to the Starets and myself.
  • Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux
  • The Empress, her head bowed in silence, knelt before the weird impressive shrine, side by side with the Starets.
  • Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux
  • One day a frantic message came to me over the telephone from Madame Vyrubova, who inquired the whereabouts of the Starets.
  • Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux
  • The Tsar bowed as the Starets, crossing himself, bestowed his blessing upon him.
  • Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux

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