noun
- Plural of nestor; wise, experienced, or venerable persons, especially senior members of a group or profession.
- Plural of Nestor; large, long-lived parrots native to Australia and nearby regions.
Usage: Often used in formal or literary contexts to refer to respected elders or leaders.
Usage: Capitalized when referring to the bird genus; lowercase in general use.
Examples
- The nestors of the university gathered to discuss the institution's future.
- The company's nestors brought decades of experience to the board meeting.
- In Greek mythology, Nestor was the wisest of the Greek leaders, and his name became synonymous with venerable nestors.
- The nestors of the literary world mentored the next generation of writers.
- Nestors are large, intelligent parrots found in New Zealand and Australia.
- The ornithologist studied the behavior of nestors in their natural habitat.