noun
Refers to a person who has been around for a long time in a group, workplace, or community, and is well-known to others. Often carries a nuance of being a veteran or established member.
彼はこの会社の古顔で、みんなから信頼されている。
He is an old-timer at this company and is trusted by everyone.
会議には古顔が何人か出席していた。
Several familiar faces attended the meeting.