Ältester — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

Ältester 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 (US, Mormonism) One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.

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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