ihtiyar — meaning in English

English meaning

• elder noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
• geezer noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.

Senses

ihtiyar is used for these senses in English:

• elder older, greater than another in age or seniority.
• geezer (informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.
• old man (literally) An elderly man.

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.

geezer — full definition

1. noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.
2. noun British slang for a man, often one who is likeable but a bit rough around the edges.

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