dictionary.pteldernounmasculineformaluncommon/ɐ̃.ˈsjɐ̃w/an·ci·ãoPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1An older person, often one with authority or respect within a community.Usage examples“The village elders made the final decision.”“He sought advice from the elders of the tribe.”Synonymsseniorold-timerAntonymsyouthjuniorCommon combinationstribal eldercouncil of elders
An older person, often one with authority or respect within a community.Usage examples“The village elders made the final decision.”“He sought advice from the elders of the tribe.”Synonymsseniorold-timerAntonymsyouthjuniorCommon combinationstribal eldercouncil of elders