Definition of "elder"
- adjective
Comparative of old; greater than another in age or seniority.
- noun
An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
One who is older than another.
An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
The lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
One ordained to the office of elder.
Male missionary, title for a male missionary; title for a general authority.
A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess.
A small tree of the genus Sambucus having white flowers in a cluster, and purple berries.
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