elder

🇬🇧 UK/'eldә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Older than another person, especially within a family or group

年长的;资深的

n.

An older, respected person in a community or tribe; a senior leader or authority figure

年长者;长老;前辈

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
elderother
=elder

Common Collocations

  • 1.elder statesman德高望重的政治家

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His elder brother was always protective and supportive.

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