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elder

1 of 3

noun (1)

el·​der ˈel-dər How to pronounce elder (audio)
: elderberry sense 2

elder

2 of 3

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
a
: one who is older : senior
a child trying to please her elders
b
: an aged person
3
: one having authority by virtue of age and experience
the village elders
4
: any of various officers of religious groups: such as
a
: presbyter sense 1
b
: a permanent officer elected by a Presbyterian congregation and ordained to serve on the session and assist the pastor at communion
c
: minister sense 2
d
: a leader of the Shakers
e
: a Mormon ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood
eldership
ˈel-dər-ˌship How to pronounce elder (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Noun (2)

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English eldre, from Old English ellærn; perhaps akin to Old English alor alder — more at alder

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English ieldra, comparative of eald old

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of elder was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing elder

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