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Moderateelder
The correct spelling is elder.
How to pronounce elder
noun
IPA: /ˈeldə/
Say it like: Eld-er
The correct spelling is elder. An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community. For example: "We were presented to the village elder."
Usage Examples
“We were presented to the village elder.”
“Respect your elders.”
“a travelling elder”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
- 2.One who is older than another.
- 3.One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
- 4.An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
- 5.A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments.
verb
- 1.To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.
adjective
- 1.Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
- 2.Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
- 3.Having existed or lived for the specified time.
- 4.(heading) Of an earlier time.
- 5.Tiresome after prolonged repetition.
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