Elder (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical northern hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Elderberry Bush

Hypernyms

• Bush

Hyponyms

• Danewort
• Sambucus Ebulus
• Sambucus Pubens
• Sambucus Racemosa
• Sambucus Nigra
• Sambucus Canadensis
• Stinking Elder
• Black Elderberry
• Elderberry
• Sambucus Caerulea
• European Elder
• Black Elder
• Common Elder
• Red-berried Elder
• Sweet Elder
• Blue Elderberry

Meaning ²

Any of various church officers.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Related Words

• Eldership (noun)

Meaning ³

A person who is older than you are.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• I sought the advice of my elder on how to deal with family conflicts.
• As I grew older, I began to respect my elder brother's opinions more.
• My elder sister is a successful businesswoman and my role model.
• The elder in our community is treated with respect and reverence.
• My elder neighbour offered to help me with my gardening when I was struggling.

Synonyms

• Senior

Hypernyms

• Grownup

Hyponyms

• Doyen

Related Words

• Elder (adjective)