Akademik

elder
1. adjective /ˈɛldə,ˈɛldɚ/
Comparative of old; greater than another in age or seniority.
2. noun /ˈɛldə,ˈɛldɚ/
a) An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.

We were presented to the village elder.

b) An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities

After being a member of the Church for a while, Bill was ordained to the office of elder.


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