• Genro

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈɡɛnrəʊ/

    Origin

    From Japanese 元老.

    Full definition of genro

    Noun

    genro

    (plural genros or genro)
    1. (historical) A body of elder statesmen of Japan, formerly used as informal advisors to the Emperor.
      • 2007: That last part was in line with the genro Prince Saionji's advice to the Emperor: advice which the Emperor ignored. — Clive James, Cultural Amnesia (Picador 2007, p. 814)
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