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ста́рший — meaning in English

starshiy

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English meaning

  • elder noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
  • oldest noun The person or thing that has existed longest among a group, especially the eldest child in a family.
  • senior adj Higher in rank, age, or status.
  • superior adj Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.

Senses

ста́рший is used for these senses in English:

  • elder older, greater than another in age or seniority.
  • number one Someone who is top of a ranking, who is ranked first.
  • oldest greatest in age or seniority
  • senior Someone older than someone else (with possessive). [from 15th c.]
  • superior Higher in rank, status, or quality.

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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