elder

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Adjective 1.2.1.1 Translations 1.2.2 Noun 1.2.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2.2 Translations 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.1.1 Derived terms 1.3.1.2 Translations 2 Basque 2.1 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɛldə/, SAMPA: /"Eld@/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈɛldɚ/, SAMPA: /"Eld@`/
• Rhymes: -ɛldə(r)

[edit] Etymology 1

From Old English eldra.

[edit] Adjective

elder (not comparable)

1. Comparative of old; greater than another in age or seniority.
   • The elder of the two was also an elder-statesman

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[edit] Noun

elder (plural elders)

1. An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.

   We were presented to the village elder.

2. An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities
3. (US, Mormonism) The lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.

   After being a member of the Church for a while, Bill was ordained to the office of elder.

4. (US, Mormonism) One ordained to the office of elder.

   Jack had been an elder for only a few days when he received a new calling.

5. (US, Mormonism) Male missionary, title for a male missionary; title for a general authority.

   The elders are coming over for dinner tonight.

   One of the long-time leaders in the Church is Elder Packer.

6. (paganism) A priest or priestess in the modern pagan tradition known as Asatru or Heathenry.

[edit] Derived terms

• elderly
• eldership
• elder statesman
• elder stateswoman

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[edit] Etymology 2

From Old English ellærn.

[edit] Noun

elder (plural elders)

1. A small tree of the genus Sambucus having white flowers in a cluster, and purple berries.

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• elderberry

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[edit] Basque

[edit] Noun

elder

1. slime