elder statesman
noun /ˌeldə ˈsteɪtsmən/
/ˌeldər ˈsteɪtsmən/
(also elder stateswoman
/ˌeldə ˈsteɪtswʊmən/
/ˌeldər ˈsteɪtswʊmən/
)- an old and respected politician or former politician whose advice is still valued because of his or her long experience
- any experienced and respected person whose advice or work is valued
- an elder statesman of golf