elder in Italian
elder in Italian is maggiore, sambuco — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
elder in Italian
maggiore
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
sambuco
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
What does "elder" mean?
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noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
"The village elders met to settle the dispute."
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adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
"His elder brother went to university first."
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noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
"She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow."
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elder in a sentence
- The village elders met to settle the dispute.
- She was raised to show deep respect for her elders.
- His elder brother went to university first.
- She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow.
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What is "elder" in Italian?
"elder" in Italian is maggiore, sambuco. elder means: A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
How do you use "elder" in a sentence?
Example: "The village elders met to settle the dispute." In Italian, "elder" is maggiore, sambuco.
Are there other ways to say "elder" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "elder": maggiore, sambuco.
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