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elder (noun)

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  • elder care — noun (US) The provision of residential or home based care for older people who are unable to care for themselves • • • Main Entry: ↑elder * * * noun [noncount] US : the care of old people an elder care facility [=a place that provides care for… …   Useful english dictionary

  • elder abuse — noun Any form of physical or mental cruelty to or neglect of an older person • • • Main Entry: ↑elder * * * ˈelder abuse 8 [elder abuse] noun uncountable the crime of harmin …   Useful english dictionary

  • elder — elder, eldest, older, oldest 1. Elder and eldest mean the same as older and oldest but they are much narrower in their range of use, being applicable only to people and only as nouns or attributive adjectives (before nouns). You can say his elder …   Modern English usage

  • elder — Ⅰ. elder [1] ► ADJECTIVE ▪ (of one or more out of a group of people) of a greater age. ► NOUN 1) (one s elder) a person of greater age than oneself. 2) a leader or senior figure in a tribe. 3) an official or minister in certain Protestant… …   English terms dictionary

  • elder blow — noun Etymology: elder (I) + blow (blossom) : an elder plant; especially : the No. American elder (Sambucus canadensis) * * * elder blow …   Useful english dictionary

  • elder care — UK US noun [U] US ► HR medical and other care for older people: »Benefits such as child care and elder care are popular among workers …   Financial and business terms

  • Elder brethren — plural noun The governing members of the Corporation of Trinity House • • • Main Entry: ↑elder …   Useful english dictionary

  • elder abuse — elder a,buse noun uncount AMERICAN cruel treatment of old people by the people who are supposed to look after them …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • elder statesman — noun count 1. ) someone with a lot of experience in politics or government who is given a lot of respect 2. ) an experienced and respected member of a group or organization …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Elder Brother — noun (plural Elder Brethren) each of the thirteen senior Trinity Brethren …   English new terms dictionary

  • elder statesman — noun Date: 1904 an eminent senior member of a group or organization; especially a retired statesman who unofficially advises current leaders …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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