Respected leader Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son
(noun)
1. a person who is older than you are
2. any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical northern hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

RESPECTED (adjective)
1. receiving deferential regard
LEADER (noun)
1. a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers
2. a person who rules or guides or inspires others

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