Elder /ˈeldə/

The meaning and definition of Elder, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
“We were presented to the village elder.”
One who is older than another.
“Respect your elders.”

verb

To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.
“I was eldered for directly responding to someone else's message in meeting for worship.”

adjective

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
“an old abandoned building; an old friend”
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
“I find that an old toothbrush is good to clean the keyboard with.”

Synonyms eld mzee senior antecessor forerunner erstwhile

Antonyms current latest new brand new fresh young

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Elder /ˈeldə/

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