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Definition elder in British English

elder noun

[countable] noun
/ˈeldə(r)/
1

someone in your family or community who is older than you

Example

We were always taught to respect our elders.

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 fruits)

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