elder
🇬🇧 UK/'eldә/🇺🇸 US
IELTSA1
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 Englishelderother
=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.