ancião

[ɐ̃siˈɐ̃w]

nounmasculinepl: anciãos

elder

1. An old man; a person of advanced age

The village elder shared his wisdom with the young people.

O ancião da aldeia compartilhou sua sabedoria com os jovens.

2. In religious contexts, a leader or senior member of a community or congregation

The church elders met to discuss important matters.

Os anciãos da igreja se reuniram para discutir assuntos importantes.

3. A person of authority and respect due to age and experience

The council of elders made the final decision.

O conselho de anciãos tomou a decisão final.

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General Brazilian

ancião

Standard usage, common in religious and formal contexts

Portugal

ancião

Standard usage, also used in traditional and religious contexts

conselho de anciãos - council of elders

sabedoria do ancião - wisdom of the elder

respeitar os anciãos - to respect one's elders

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