elder
noun (1)
el·der
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Definition of elder
(Entry 1 of 3)
elder
adjectiveDefinition of elder (Entry 2 of 3)
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
noun (2)Definition of elder (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: one living in an earlier period
2a
: 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
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
Other Words from elder
Noun (2)
eldership
\ ˈel-dər-ˌship
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noun
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noun
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elder
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of elder
: of greater age
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elder
noun
el·der
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Kids Definition of elder
(Entry 1 of 3)
elder
adjectiveKids Definition of elder (Entry 2 of 3)
: being older than another person
elder
nounKids Definition of elder (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a person who is older
2
: a person having authority because of age and experience
elders of the village
3
: an official in some churches
elder
noun
el·der
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Medical Definition of elder
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