Elders

Pronunciation: /ˈɛldər/

Elders (noun)

  1. A person who is older than you, especially someone respected because of age.
  2. A respected older person in a community who helps make decisions or gives advice.

Examples

  • My elder lives nearby and often helps with shopping.
  • The elder speaks calmly and listens to everyone.

Elders (adjective)

  1. Used to say that one person or thing has lived or existed longer than another.

Examples

  • This book is older than the one on the shelf.
  • Her plan is older than mine, but it still works.