elder
/ˈɛldər/
adjective
- (of a person, especially within a family) older than another.
- He is the elder of the two brothers.
- The elder members of the group shared their wisdom with the younger ones.
- My elder sister is a doctor in Chicago.
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noun
- A person who is older than others, especially within a family or community.
- The village elders gathered to discuss the new road.
- Respect your elders and learn from their experiences.
- As the elder, she was expected to make the final decision.
- A leader or official in some Christian churches.
- He was appointed as an elder after years of service.
- Elders in the congregation help with pastoral care.
- The church elder led the prayer meeting on Sunday.