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kylänvanhin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • elder noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.

Senses

kylänvanhin is used for these senses in English:

  • elder A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.

elder — full definition

  1. noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
  2. adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
  3. noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.

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