Synonyms for elder
ˈɛl dərel·der

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. elder

   Synonyms:
   senior, father

   Antonyms:
   junior, son

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. elder, seniornoun

   a person who is older than you are

   Synonyms:
   senior, elderberry bush

   Antonyms:
   junior

2. elder, elderberry bushnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   senior, elderberry bush

   Antonyms:
   junior

3. elderadjective

   any of various church officers

   Synonyms:
   senior, elderberry bush

   Antonyms:
   junior

4. elder, older, sr.adjective

   used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son

   "Bill Adams, Sr."

   Synonyms:
   senior, aged, old, older, sr., elderly

   Antonyms:
   junior

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1. elderadjective

   Synonyms:
   older, senior

2. eldernoun

   Synonyms:
   senior, aged person

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1. List of paraphrases for "elder":

   eldest, seniors, elders, oldest, first-born, senior, older, elderly, regent, former, old, firstborn

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. elder

   Synonyms:
   Sambucus, a mild laxative
   

2. elder

   Synonyms:
   older adult, senior

3. elder

   Synonyms:
   Elderberry, see there, Sambucus nigra
   

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1. Sidonius Apollinaris:

   most delightful time in the most beautiful country in the company of Tonantius Ferreolus (the elder) and Apollinaris, the most charming hosts in the world

2. Selman:

   I asked an experienced elder who had profited by his knowledge of the world, ?What course should I pursue to obtain prosperity?? He replied, ?Contentment?if you are able, practise contentment.?

3. Isabel Fernandes:

   Monday came and went and Elder Fernandes didn't call, and Elder Fernandes didn't answer calls from anyone else. Tuesday, no calls and my sister ended up flying down there yesterday, and still we haven't heard from Elder Fernandes.

4. Alexandra Datig:

   Larry Elder brandished a weapon in conversation with me during our breakup. Larry Elder checked to see if Larry Elder gun was loaded.

5. Jean Guerrero:

   My book about Stephen Miller was independently fact-checked and my reporting speaks for itself, mr. Elder had the opportunity to speak to me for my column but his press secretary canceled on the morning of our appointment.I believe my column paints a nuanced and fair portrait of Mr. Elder, including a look at his moving relationship with his father.