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venerable

IPA pronunciation: /ˈven.ər.ə.bəl/

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Russian meaning

Почтенный, древний

English definition

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age or character.

Example

The university celebrated the centennial of its venerable physics laboratory.

Collocations

venerable institution
venerable tradition
venerable scholar

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