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elder

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




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Like many Emersonians, the elder Alcott was a vegetarian who cherished animal welfare.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Then, two years ago, the elder Ellison announced that Nashville would host Oracle’s new headquarters.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

On Tuesday, the San Diego County district attorney’s office announced its decision to pursue capital punishment against Leticia McCormack, who was an ordained elder and youth minister at a San Diego church.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

They pay for health clinics, schools, housing, public safety and elder care.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Vonetta seemed too awestruck by Miss Trotter to cheer my being put in my place by our elder.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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