elder

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die älter ist als eine andere, besonders in der Familie oder Gemeinschaft; drückt oft Seniorität oder Respekt aus.

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.

   Älter

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

   Synonymesenior

2. More experienced or seniorB1formal

   Having more experience or higher rank in a particular context.

   Älterer

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

   Synonymeseniorveteran

   Antonymejuniorsubordinate

• Substantiv, das eine ältere Person bezeichnet, oft in der Familie oder Gemeinschaft, die eine respektierte Stellung innehaben oder Autorität besitzen kann.

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.

   Älterer

   • 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.

   Synonymedoyenmatriarcholdsterpatriarchseniorsenior citizen

2. Church officialB2formal

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

   Kirchenältester

   • 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.

   Synonymepresbyter