Definition of "elder"
adjective:
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Comparative of old; greater than another in age or seniority.
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noun:
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An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
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One who is older than another.
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An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
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The lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
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One ordained to the office of elder.
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Male missionary, title for a male missionary; title for a general authority.
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A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess.
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A small tree of the genus Sambucus having white flowers in a cluster, and purple berries.
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