
Elder
Respectful Address
Used to address someone respectfully due to their age or experience in a group.
May I ask the elder for advice?
Relative Age
Indicates someone is older than you, but not necessarily old in general.
My elder cousin is only two years older than me.
Family Hierarchy
Often used to describe the birth order among siblings in a family.
As the elder, I look after my brothers. Compare with
AgeAncientGeriatricHoaryMatriarchMatureOldPatriarchPrimevalSenior
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