elder
31elder — 1. adjective /ˈɛldə,ˈɛldɚ/ Comparative of old; greater than another in age or seniority. 2. noun /ˈɛldə,ˈɛldɚ/ a) An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community …
32elder — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun Elder is used after these nouns: ↑church, ↑village {{Roman}}II.{{/Roman}} adj. Elder is used with these nouns: ↑abuse, ↑boy, ↑brother, ↑daughter, ↑sibling, ↑sister, ↑son, ↑ …
33elder — elder1 adjective (of one or more out of a group of people) of a greater age. noun 1》 (one s elder) a person of greater age than one. 2》 a leader or senior figure in a community or tribe. 3》 an official in the early Christian Church, or of various …
34elder — [ˈeldə] adj I older than someone, especially someone in your family advice from my elder brother[/ex] II noun [C] elder [ˈeldə] 1) someone in your family or community who is older than you 2) an older member of an organization or community who is …
35elder — I. noun Etymology: Middle English eldre, from Old English ellærn; perhaps akin to Old English alor alder more at alder Date: before 12th century elderberry 2 II. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ieldra, comparative of eald… …
36elder — See elder, eldest, older, oldest …
37elder — v. To share wisdom and knowledge with people who are younger than oneself. Example Citation: Thus, we affirm the success of eldering or saging, not aging. Although we admire and love our young, significant wisdom lies with our elders. Those who… …
38Elder — This is the English translation of the Greek word Presbuteros, meaning Presbyter or Priest, the title of one admitted to the second Order of the Ministry. It has been pointed out that in Scriptural usage and in Church History such a person as… …
39elder — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. older, earlier, superior, senior; elderly. n. ancestor, senior. See age, oldness. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. older, senior, ranking, more mature; see older , senior . n. 1. [Old person] Syn. old… …
40elder — I. a. 1. Older, senior, earlier born. 2. Senior, ranking, previously appointed or commissioned. 3. Earlier, more ancient, ancient, olden. II. n. 1. Senior, superior in age. 2. Old man, aged man, venerable man. 3 …
