adjective comparative degree of old: older, greater than another in age or seniority.
It's typical for elder married couples to live in retirement homes.
adjective Closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.
noun A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
We were presented to the village elder.
noun An old person.
noun One who is older than another.
Respect your elders.
noun One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
noun An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
noun A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments.