Definition of elder

elderadjective

đàn anh

/ˈeldə(r)//ˈeldər/

The word "elder" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages. The term "eldr" or "eldor" was used to describe someone who was older, wiser, and more experienced. This term was later adapted into Middle English as "elder," meaning "older person" or "senior." In Old English, the word "elder" was also used to describe a person who was revered for their age, wisdom, and spiritual authority. In this sense, an elder was a respected leader or guide, often within a family, community, or religious group. Today, the term "elder" is still used to describe a person who is older and wiser, often with a focus on their experience, wisdom, and leadership.

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older

lớn hơn

Example:
  • my elder brother

    anh trai tôi

  • his elder sister

    chị gái của anh ấy

used without a noun immediately after it to show who is the older of two people

được sử dụng mà không có danh từ ngay sau nó để chỉ ra ai là người lớn tuổi hơn trong hai người

Example:
  • the elder of their two sons

    anh cả của hai đứa con trai của họ

used before or after somebody’s name to show that they are the older of two people who have the same name

được sử dụng trước hoặc sau tên của ai đó để cho thấy rằng họ là người lớn tuổi hơn trong hai người có cùng tên

Example:
  • the elder Pitt

    Pitt lớn tuổi

  • Pitt the elder

    Pitt trưởng lão

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