elder

• وصف لمن هو أكبر سنًّا، ولا سيما في الأسرة أو الجماعة؛ ويُستعمل للدلالة على الأقدمية أو التوقير.

Describes someone who is older, especially within a family or community; often used to denote seniority or respect.

1. Older in ageA2formal

   Used to describe someone who is older, especially within a family or group.

   الأكبر

   • My elder brother is a doctor.
   • She is the elder of the two sisters.
   • The elder members of the community were respected.

   المرادفاتsenior

2. More experienced or seniorB1formal

   Having more experience or higher rank in a particular context.

   الأكبر أو الأعلى مرتبة

   • The elder statesman gave a wise speech.
   • He is an elder advisor to the company.
   • The elder members of the team guided the newcomers.

   المرادفاتseniorveteran

   الأضدادjuniorsubordinate

• اسم يدل على شخص أكبر سنًا، وغالبًا ما يحظى بالاحترام والتبجيل ويُعتبر صاحب مكانة أو سلطة في الأسرة أو المجتمع، كما قد يشير إلى كبير القوم أو شيخهم وكبير السن عمومًا.

A noun referring to a person who is older, often within a family or community, and may hold a position of respect or authority.

1. Older personA2formal

   A person who is older, especially one who is respected for their age and experience.

   كبير السن

   • The elders of the village gathered to discuss the problem.
   • We should always respect our elders.
   • The elder in the family made the final decision.

   المرادفاتdoyenmatriarcholdsterpatriarchseniorsenior citizen

2. Church officialB2formal

   A person holding a position of authority in certain Christian churches.

   شيخ الكنيسة

   • The church elders met to plan the charity event.
   • He was appointed as an elder in the Presbyterian church.
   • The elders provide spiritual guidance to the congregation.

   المرادفاتpresbyter