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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(Eastern Orthodoxy, chiefly Russian Orthodoxy) An Eastern Orthodox elder, typically a monk or hieromonk, often renowned for holy wisdom, who functions as an adviser and teacher..
Use starets when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Starets means (Eastern Orthodoxy, chiefly Russian Orthodoxy) An Eastern Orthodox elder, typically a monk or hieromonk, often renowned for holy wisdom, who functions as an adviser and teacher..
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Use starets where its definition matches the intended context.
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