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starets

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Françaisstarets
DeutschStarez
Русскийстарец
3 more languages
Češtinastařec
Polskistarzec

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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