noun
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An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
example
We were presented to the village elder.
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One who is older than another.
example
Respect your elders.
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One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
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An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
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A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments.
example
a travelling elder
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One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
example
After being a member of the Church for a while, Bill was ordained to the office of elder.
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Male missionary.
example
The elders are coming over for dinner tonight.
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(often capitalized) Title for a male missionary; title for a general authority.
example
One of the long-time leaders in the Church is Elder Packer.
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A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess.