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elderan 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

elder concept
💡 Concept

Respected older person in community

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elder rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The elder organizes his folder while the welder sparks with fire!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈeldər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈeldə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rooteld
Suffix--er

Origin

고대 영어 'ealdra'에서 유래되었으며, '나이가 더 많은'이라는 뜻의 'eald(old)'의 비교급 형태입니다. 시간이 흘러 존경받는 연장자를 가리키는 말로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

welderfolder
welder
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📝Examples

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The elder son inherited the family business, but he was too busy playing golf to run it properly.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My elder sister always thinks she knows everything because she's two minutes older than me.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

seniorolderancientveteranpatriarch

Antonyms

youngerjunioryouth

Related

elderlyagewisdomexperienceancestor