Elder statesman and Newcomer
Opposite meaning terms
Elder statesman
Elder statesman noun - The senior member of a group.
Usage example: the elder statesman of the White House correspondents is finally retiring after nearly a half century of service
Newcomer is an antonym for elder statesman.
Newcomer
Newcomer noun - A person who is just starting out in a field of activity.
Elder statesman is an antonym for newcomer.
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