elders

The word “elders” has 2 syllables: el-ders

It's pronounced as /ˈɛldərz/

What is synonym and antonym for elders?

In the thesaurus, “elders” has 49 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elders along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elders

adults
ancestor
ancestors
ancient
ancients
beldames
beldams
betters
bosses
chiefs
deans
dotards
dowagers
doyens
elder statesmen
forebearer
forerunners
gaffers
geriatrics
golden ager
golden-agers
grandames
grandams
graybeards
grown-ups
heads
leaders
masters
matriarch
nestors
old fogey
old hands
old-timers
oldest
oldster
oldsters
patriarch
patriarchs
predecessors
senior
senior citizen
senior citizens
seniors
superior
superiors
veteran
veterans
vets
whitebeards

Antonyms for elders

adolescents
assistants
babies
beginners
children
colts
contemporaries
cubs
deputies
descendants
descendents
doyennes
fledglings
freshmen
greenhorns
inferiors
junior
juniors
juveniles
kiddies
kids
minor
minors
neophytes
newbies
newcomers
novices
peers
recruits
rookies
subordinates
successors
tenderfeet
tenderfoots
tyros
underlings
youngster
youngsters
youth
youths

Meanings of elders

noun
1. An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
2. One who is older than another.
3. One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
4. An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
5. A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments.
6. One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
7. Male missionary.
8. (often capitalized) Title for a male missionary; title for a general authority.
9. A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess.
10. A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
11. Any of the other species of the genus Sambucus: small trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials with red, purple, or white/yellow berries (some of which are poisonous).
verb
1. To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.

Example Sentences

The community looks up to the wisdom of the elders for guidance.
It is important to respect the opinions of our elders.
The elders of the village hold meetings to discuss community matters.
She learned many valuable lessons from the elders in her family.
The elders were invited to share their stories at the cultural event.

On this page you'll find 89 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elders, such as: adolescents, adults, ancestor, ancestors, ancient, ancients, assistants.

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