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
- An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
- One who is older than another.
- One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
- An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
- A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments.
- One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
- Male missionary.
- (often capitalized) Title for a male missionary; title for a general authority.
- A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess.
- A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
- 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
- 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.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
gaffers
- administrators
- adults
- ancients
- barons
- beldames
- beldams
- big cheeses
- big guns
- bigwigs
- boss men
- bosses
- captains
- chiefs
- co-heads
- co-leaders
- coheads
- coleaders
- commanders
- czarinas
- czars
- directors
- dotards
- dowagers
- elders
- employers
- executives
- figureheads
- foremen
- forewomen
- gangers
- generals
- geriatrics
- golden-agers
- governors
- grandames
- grandams
- graybeards
- grown-ups
- headmen
- heads
- helmsmen
- hierarchs
- higher-ups
- honchos
- jefes
- kingpins
- kings
- leaders
- leadmen
- magnates
- managers
- masters
- micromanagers
- mistresses
- moguls
- old-timers
- oldsters
- overlords
- overseers
- patriarchs
- potentates
- presidents
- princes
- princesses
- principals
- queens
- rulers
- senior citizens
- seniors
- skippers
- sovereigns
- sovrans
- standard-bearers
- stewards
- straw bosses
- superintendents
- superiors
- supervisors
- taskmasters
- taskmistresses
- top dogs
- top guns
- tsarinas
- tsars
- tzarinas
- tzars
- whitebeards