elder

noun
UK: /ˈeldə(r)/
US: /ˈeldər/

  1. A person who is older.

    1. The elder man sat on the bench to take rest.
    2. My elder brother is a successful entrepreneur in the city center.

  2. An older member of a community or family who is respected for their knowledge and experience.

    1. The elders guide the tribe with their wisdom.
    2. The community elders met to discuss the village's future development this year.

Synonyms

senior ancestor
elder adjective

  1. Older.

    1. My elder sister is a doctor at the hospital.
    2. The elder tree in the garden provides ample shade during summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elder" in English means: A person who is older., An older member of a community or family who is respected for their knowledge and experience..

The phonetic transcription of "elder" is /ˈeldə(r)/ in British English and /ˈeldər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elder": senior, ancestor.

Example usage of "elder": "The elder man sat on the bench to take rest.". More examples on the page.