elder

Pronunciation: US [ˈeldər] UK [ˈeldə(r)]

Definitions in English

adj.	1. older than someone, especially someone in your family; the person who is older, especially of two people in the same family
n.	1. someone in your family or community who is older than you; an older and more experienced member of a group or organization who gives advice and makes decisions; a member of a Christian church or other religious organization who is not a priest but who is in a position of authority 2. a small tree with black berriessmall round fruit