CEFR B1

elder

noun

Meaning

A person who is older than other people, especially one who is respected for their age, wisdom, or experience.

Examples

The village elder was consulted on all important matters.
She is the elder of the two sisters, though only by a year.

Synonyms: senior, aged person, old-timer, patriarch

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elder (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛldər/

Definition

A person who is older than other people, especially one who is respected for their age, wisdom, or experience.

Examples

The village elder was consulted on all important matters.
She is the elder of the two sisters, though only by a year.
He was chosen as elder for the local church council.

How to Use elder

elder of (prepositional phrase): The older one between two people. — "She is the elder of the two sisters."
elder statesman (collocation): An experienced and respected person, especially a politician, who advises younger people. — "The former president was considered an elder statesman in international diplomacy."

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