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one's elders and betters

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Definition of one's elders and betters

chiefly British
: people who are older and more important You should respect your elders and betters.

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“One's elders and betters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%27s%20elders%20and%20betters. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.

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