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elders

NOUN

older person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

patriarch senior senior citizen veteran

STRONG

ancestor ancient matriarch oldster superior

WEAK

forebearer golden ager old fogey oldest

Antonyms

WEAK

junior minor youngster youth

Example Sentences

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The president has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The scandal is especially egregious because widows and widowers are disproportionately among the poorest elders.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

What is more, art collectors face a unique risk that owners of other assets don’t need to worry about: Younger buyers might not have the same taste as their elders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Perhaps one of the most profound effects of Punjabi music on this generation is how it has refined relationships with their elders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Ophie wasn’t a bad person, she listened to her elders and helped out and did as she was told, and yet it felt like she was being punished.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland