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Definition elder in American English

elder noun

[countable] noun
/ˈeldər/
1

someone in your family or community who is older than you

Example

We were always taught to respect our elders.

Synonyms and related words
be someone’s elder black sheep blood
Example

a council of village elders

Example

He had the support of party elders.

Synonyms and related words
adviser advisor back seat driver
1.2

a member of a Christian church or other religious organization who is not a priest but who is in a position of authority

Synonyms and related words
abbess abbot archbishop
2

a small tree with black berries (=small round fruit)

Synonyms and related words
acacia alder almond
Definition elder in American English