GOM

abbreviation for

1. Grand Old Man: used to describe an old and respected person or institution

Example Sentences

The swift departure of Gom van Strien, appointed on Friday by Wilders, underlines the difficulties ahead for coalition talks as Wilders seeks to form a government with himself as prime minister.

From Reuters

Wilders named Gom van Strien, a member of his own party in the Dutch Senate, to the position of "verkenner", or "scout", to investigate possible coalitions.

From Reuters

The Dutch coalition process tends to take several months, and the first step in the process began on Friday with the appointment of Freedom party senator Gom van Strien as the scout who will hold initial talks with all the relevant parties.

From BBC

After a meeting of party leaders at the parliament, PVV Senator Gom van Strien was appointed to investigate possible coalitions.

From Seattle Times

Wilders named Gom van Strien, a member of his own party in the Dutch Senate, as scout.

From Reuters