(Greek mythology) An old and wise king in Homer's Iliad. / A male given name from Ancient Greek, rare in English.

A wise old man, especially one who serves as a counselor or adviser.

Any parrot of the genus Nestor.

plural of Nestor

plural of nestor

(Christianity) The heterodox religious beliefs of the followers of Nestorius, namely, that within Christ are two distinct persons, divine and human, as opposed to two natures, divine and human, being joined (hypostatic union) in a single person.

plural of Nestorianism

plural of Nestorian

(sometimes derogatory) Relating to teachings or to the followers of Nestorius.

(sometimes derogatory) A perceived follower of Nestorius in the fourth and fifth centuries. A member of a Nestorian church.