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elder
[/ˈɛldər/]
noun/adjective
pl: elders
ancião; mais velho
1.
A person of greater age; an older person
The elders of the community made the decision.
Os anciãos da comunidade tomaram a decisão.
2.
A senior member of a family, organization, or church
She respected her elders.
Ela respeitava seus mais velhos.
3.
Comparative form of old; of greater age
My elder brother is a doctor.
Meu irmão mais velho é médico.
4.
A type of shrub or small tree (Sambucus)
The elder tree produces berries.
A baga-de-sabugueiro produz frutos.
Synonyms
senior
older person
ancestor
patriarch
matriarch
Antonyms
younger
junior
youth
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ancião; mais velho
Standard usage for older person or senior member
Rio de Janeiro
velho; idoso
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
ancião; pessoa idosa
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
idoso; pessoa de idade; mais velho
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
respect your elders
elder statesman
elder care
elder abuse
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