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elder

[el-der] / ˈɛl dər /
ADJECTIVE
born earlier
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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The land was owned for decades by the Little Sisters of the Poor, a group of Roman Catholic nuns providing elder care.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

When they couldn't find one, they chose the man's elder brother.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

And during that time, he grew from wunderkind into one of the game’s elder statesmen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The elder statesmen of proto punk isn’t just another act on the Coachella bill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“That’s survival. I, your elder, command you to do it. Now go. I’m exhausted with talking and need to sleep.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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