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- Dictionaryelder/ˈɛldə/
adjective
- 1. (of one or more out of a group of associated people) of a greater age: "my elder daughter"
noun
- 1. people who are older than one: "schoolchildren were no less fascinated than their elders"
- 2. a leader or senior figure in a tribe or other group: "a council of village elders" Similar
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an older person, especially one with a respected position in society: You should listen to the advice of your elders. village elder They consulted the village elders. someone’s elder by formal She is my elder by three years (= three years older than I am). an official of a religious group:
adjective. 1. : of earlier birth or greater age. his elder brother. 2. : of or relating to earlier times : former. 3. archaic : of or relating to a more advanced time of life. 4. : prior or superior in rank, office, or validity. elder. 3 of 3. noun (2) 1. : one living in an earlier period. 2.
Elder describes something or someone older. For example, if you have two sons, one is the elder son (the older one, born first) and one is the junior son (the younger one, born second). Elder also describes being of higher rank, or more senior. An elder is an old person.
A person's elder is someone who is older than them, especially someone quite a lot older. The young have no respect for their elders. American English : elder / ˈɛldər /
ELDER definition: 1. the older of two brothers/daughters/sisters, etc: 2. the oldest of two people: 3. people older…. Learn more.
1. An older person. 2. An older, influential member of a family, tribe, or community. 3. One of the governing officers of a church, often having pastoral or teaching functions. 4. Mormon Church A member of the higher order of priesthood. [Middle English eldre, from Old English eldra; see al- in Indo-European roots .] el′der·ship′ n.
An elder is any person who is older than you, which you may know from your sister who is only two years older than you saying, "Listen to your elders!" A church elder is someone who helps run the church, not necessarily its eldest member.
Definition of elder adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Elder definition, of greater age; older. See more.
Elder Definition. ĕldər. elders. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Born or brought forth earlier than another or others; exceeding another in age; senior; older. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Of longer standing or superior rank, position, validity, etc.
