Entry 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