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elder

UK
/ˈɛldə/
US
/ˈɛldər/

Translations

eldernoun
elders
pl
UK
/ˈɛldə/
US
/ˈɛldər/
She is my elder by three years.
Elle est mon aîné de trois ans.
ancienDans le sens de membre influent ou dirigeant d’une communauté.
The village elder was consulted for advice on the matter.
L’ancien du village a été consulté pour donner son avis sur la question.
sureauArbre ou arbuste.
The elder in the garden is in full bloom, attracting many bees.
Le sureau du jardin est en pleine floraison et attire de nombreuses abeilles.
Additional translations
ancienDans le sens religieux.
Synonyms
senior
older person
forebear
ancestor
elderly person
elderadjective
elder
Comp.
eldest
Super.
UK
/ˈɛl.də/
US
/ˈɛl.dɚ/
plus âgéAu sens figuré: plus âgé, plus expérimenté ou plus autoritaire.
The elder members of the community were consulted for their wisdom.
Les membres plus âgés de la communauté ont été consultés pour leur sagesse.
plus âgéComparatif de l’âge.
She is the elder of the two siblings.
Elle est la plus âgée des deux frères et sœurs.
Additional translations
aînéS’emploie surtout pour parler de rang familial ou de la personne la plus âgée d’un groupe.
Synonyms
advanced in age
more mature
senior
older
Antonyms
younger

Definitions

eldernoun
An older person, often one with influence or authority in a community.
The village elder was consulted for advice on the matter.
A person of greater age than someone specified.
She is my elder by three years.
A leader or senior figure in a tribe or community, often responsible for making decisions.
The council of elders gathered to discuss the future of the tribe.
A member of a Christian church who has been chosen to have spiritual and administrative authority.
The church elder led the congregation in prayer.
A type of tree or shrub, particularly the European elder, known for its clusters of small white flowers and dark berries.
The elder in the garden is in full bloom, attracting many bees.
elderadjective
Of a greater age; older.
She is the elder of the two siblings.
Having authority or status due to age or experience.
The elder members of the community were consulted for their wisdom.
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