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Elder: meaning, definitions and examples

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elder

 

[ หˆษ›ldษ™r ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

person

Of a greater age; older. Used to refer to a person who is older than oneself or others.

Synonyms

more senior, older, senior

Examples of usage

  • She respected her elder brother's opinion.
  • In many cultures, it is customary to show respect to one's elders.
Context #2 | Noun

family

An older person, especially one with a respected position in society.

Synonyms

matriarch, patriarch, senior

Examples of usage

  • The village elders gathered to discuss the issue.
  • He sought advice from his elders on the matter.

Translations

Translations of the word "elder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais velho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคœเฅเคฐเฅเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร„ltere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih tua

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั€ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ starszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนดไธŠใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aรฎnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mayor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha yaลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์žฅ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ starลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ starลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนด้•ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ starejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eldri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะปะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒคแƒ แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mayor

Word origin

The word 'elder' originated from Old English 'eldra', which is related to 'old'. It has been used to refer to older individuals or persons of higher rank or age in various cultures throughout history. The concept of respecting one's elders is a common theme in many societies and has shaped traditional practices and values.

See also: elderliness, elderly, elders.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,869 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.