Elder

An elder is an older person that many people respect and look up to because they have a lot of life experience and wisdom, like grandparents or teachers.

Examples

• My grandfather is an elder in our family, and he tells us amazing stories from his childhood.
• In our school project, we learned about how elders in the community help the younger kids.
• My sister is the elder sibling, so she often helps me with my homework.

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