elder — an older person, especially one with a respected position in society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an older person, especially one with a respected position in society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeldər/
Example Sentences
- The elder son inherited the family business, but he was too busy playing golf to run it properly.
- We should listen to our elders, even when they tell the same story for the hundredth time.
- The tribal elders gathered to discuss the important ceremony.
elder
NOUN[/ˈeldər/]
an older person, especially one with a respected position in society
Respected older person in community
The elder organizes his folder while the welder sparks with fire!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Elder derives from Old English 'ealdra', the comparative form of 'eald' meaning 'old' or 'aged'. Over time, the word evolved from a simple age descriptor to denote a respected senior member of a community or family.
Breakdown
eald (old) + -ra (comparative suffix, marking the comparative degree) = elder, literally 'more old' or 'older'.
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📝Examples
“The elder son inherited the family business, but he was too busy playing golf to run it properly.”
“We should listen to our elders, even when they tell the same story for the hundredth time.”
“The tribal elders gathered to discuss the important ceremony.”
“My elder sister always thinks she knows everything because she's two minutes older than me.”
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