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Search "elder" in: elderEntry Word: elder Function: noun Meaning: 1 a person of advanced years <in that Asian society elders are accorded great respect> — see senior citizen 2 one who is above another in rank, station, or office <as your elder in the company, he is within his rights to tell you what to do> — see superior 3 one who is older than another <it wouldnʼt hurt to show a little more respect for your elders> — see senior 1 4 the senior member of a group <as the elder of the contingent of living former presidents, he was accorded a place of honor at the ceremonies> — see dean
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