What does "starets" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "starets"?

Common synonyms include: abecedarian, angel, antediluvian, antique, ascetic, authority.

noun

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Noun

1
An Eastern Orthodox elder, typically a monk or hieromonk, often renowned for holy wisdom, who functions as an adviser and teacher.
2
a religious adviser (not necessarily a priest) in the Eastern Orthodox Church wordnet

Borrowed from Russian ста́рец (stárec) (q.v.).