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Egyp​tian
adjective
Egyp·​tian
i-ˈjip-shən

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • of, relating to, or characteristic of Egypt or the Egyptians
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a native or inhabitant of Egypt
  • the Afro-Asiatic language of the ancient Egyptians from earliest times to about the third century a.d.
  • often egyptian a typeface having little contrast between thick and thin strokes and squared serifs
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
el​der
noun (1)
el·​der
ˈel-dər

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

adjective

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

  • of earlier birth or greater age //his elder brother
  • of or relating to earlier times former
  • archaic of or relating to a more advanced time of life
  • prior or superior in rank, office, or validity
noun (2)

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • one living in an earlier period
  • one who is older senior //a child trying to please her elders
    an aged person
  • one having authority by virtue of age and experience //the village elders
  • any of various officers of religious groups: such as
    presbyter sense 1
    a permanent officer elected by a Presbyterian congregation and ordained to serve on the session and assist the pastor at communion
    minister sense 2
    a leader of the Shakers
    a Latter-day Saint ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood
Other Words
Noun (2)
  • el​der​ship ˈel-dər-ˌship noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (2)
ancient geriatric golden-ager old-timer oldster senior senior citizen
Antonyms: Noun (2)
youngster youth
Examples
Noun (2)
  • //in that Asian society elders are accorded great respect
  • //as your elder in the company, he is within his rights to tell you what to do
  • //it wouldn't hurt to show a little more respect for your elders
  • //as the elder of the contingent of living former presidents, he was accorded a place of highest honor at the ceremonies
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English eldre, from Old English ellærn; perhaps akin to Old English alor alder — more at alder
Adjective
Middle English, from Old English ieldra, comparative of eald old
elder
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Egyp​tian
adjective
Egyp·​tian
i-ˈjip-shən

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • of, relating to, or characteristic of Egypt or the Egyptians
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • a native or inhabitant of Egypt
  • the Afro-Asiatic language of the ancient Egyptians from earliest times to about the third century a.d.
  • often egyptian a typeface having little contrast between thick and thin strokes and squared serifs
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
el​der
noun (1)
el·​der
ˈel-dər

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

adjective

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

  • of earlier birth or greater age //his elder brother
  • of or relating to earlier times former
  • archaic of or relating to a more advanced time of life
  • prior or superior in rank, office, or validity
noun (2)

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • one living in an earlier period
  • one who is older senior //a child trying to please her elders
    an aged person
  • one having authority by virtue of age and experience //the village elders
  • any of various officers of religious groups: such as
    presbyter sense 1
    a permanent officer elected by a Presbyterian congregation and ordained to serve on the session and assist the pastor at communion
    minister sense 2
    a leader of the Shakers
    a Latter-day Saint ordained to the Melchizedek priesthood
Other Words
Noun (2)
  • el​der​ship ˈel-dər-ˌship noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (2)
ancient geriatric golden-ager old-timer oldster senior senior citizen
Antonyms: Noun (2)
youngster youth
Examples
Noun (2)
  • //in that Asian society elders are accorded great respect
  • //as your elder in the company, he is within his rights to tell you what to do
  • //it wouldn't hurt to show a little more respect for your elders
  • //as the elder of the contingent of living former presidents, he was accorded a place of highest honor at the ceremonies
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English eldre, from Old English ellærn; perhaps akin to Old English alor alder — more at alder
Adjective
Middle English, from Old English ieldra, comparative of eald old
elder
noun

Synonyms & Antonyms