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elders

NOUN

older person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

patriarch senior senior citizen veteran

STRONG

ancestor ancient matriarch oldster superior

WEAK

forebearer golden ager old fogey oldest

Antonyms

WEAK

junior minor youngster youth

Example Sentences

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Allen, then the editor of Harper’s magazine, examines the perceived revolt and bad behavior of the “flaming youth,” linking their antics to frustration with their elders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The president has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

President Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system in which clan elders choose MPs, who in turn select a president.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Knowing better than their elders, they get the vote not just for what they promise but for what they already do with greatness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Then the boys would sit together and pretend they were elders.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola