elder in Swahili
elder in Swahili is mzee — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
elder in Swahili
mzee
Mormonism: title for a male missionary or a general authority
What does "elder" mean?
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noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
"The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen."
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adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
"My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle."
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noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
"Birds feasted on the dark berries of the elder at the end of summer."
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elder in a sentence
- The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen.
- The village elders met to settle the dispute.
- My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle.
- The elder of the two twins is five minutes older.
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What is "elder" in Swahili?
"elder" in Swahili is mzee. 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 tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen." In Swahili, "elder" is mzee.
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