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Meaning of starets | Babel Free

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

Čeština stařec
Deutsch Starez
Ελληνικά γέροντας στάρετς
Français starets
Polski starzec
Русский старец

CEFR level

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

starfall starfarer starfield Starfighter Starfish starfish associated densovirus

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