elder
el
ˈɛl
el
der
dər
dēr
British pronunciation
/ˈɛldə/

Definitie en betekenis van "elder"in het Engels

01

a person older in age or experience than another

elder definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The village elders gathered to discuss the dispute.
02

a senior member or officer in certain Christian churches

example
Voorbeelden
He was ordained as an elder after years of service.
03

a shrub or small tree of temperate and subtropical regions, bearing clusters of white flowers and dark berries

example
Voorbeelden
Birds often feed on the fruit of the elder.
01

used to distinguish the older of two people with the same name, especially a father and son

example
Voorbeelden
The document was signed by Henry Carter, the elder.
02

ouder

(of two people, particularly in the same family) older
example
Voorbeelden
The elder daughter took on more responsibilities around the house to help her parents with household chores.
De oudste dochter nam meer verantwoordelijkheden in huis op zich om haar ouders te helpen met huishoudelijke taken.
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