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/
Korean meaning: 연장자, 어른, 원로
Korean pronunciation: 엘-더 (강세: 엘)
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'ealdra'에서 유래되었으며, '나이가 더 많은'이라는 뜻의 'eald(old)'의 비교급 형태입니다. 시간이 흘러 존경받는 연장자를 가리키는 말로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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