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elder
/ˈeldə(r)/
adjective
starszy
Definition
Of a greater age than someone or something else; older.
Examples
My elder sister lives in London.
Moja starsza siostra mieszka w Londynie.
He is the elder of the two brothers.
Jest starszym z dwóch braci.
Collocations
elder brother/sisterelder statesmanelder member
noun
starszy
Also
starszyzna(f)senior(m)
Definition
A person of greater age, or an official in a church or religious group.
Examples
The village elders gathered to discuss the problem.
Starsi wioski zebrali się, aby omówić problem.
He is an elder in his church.
Jest starszym w swoim kościele.
Collocations
village elderchurch eldertribal elder
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