elder in English: An older person, especially one who is respected; also used before a noun to mean the older of two. (noun)

Translation

An older person, especially one who is respected; also used before a noun to mean the older of two.

Word origin

From Old English eldra, the older form of eald, meaning old.

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Your elders are the people who are older than you.

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Here the elders are the older people who lead the group.

Canada.

"Elder brother" means the older of the two brothers; here it works like an adjective.

old

Having lived or existed for a long time; not new or young.

respect

A good feeling towards someone because of who they are or what they do.

young

Having lived for only a short time; not old.

grandfather

The father of your mother or of your father.

grandmother

The mother of your mother or of your father.

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