Elder's office
1Elder — Eld er, n. [AS. ealdor an elder, prince, fr. eald old. See {Old}, and cf. {Elder}, a., {Alderman}.] 1. One who is older; a superior in age; a senior. 1 Tim. v. 1. [1913 Webster] 2. An aged person; one who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor …
2Elder law (United States) — Elder law is a legal term coined to cover an area of legal practice that places an emphasis on those issues that affect the growing aging population. CategoriesThe three major categories that make up elder law are:# Estate planning and… …
3Elder (Latter Day Saints) — Elder is a priesthood office in the Melchizedek Priesthood of denominations within the Latter Day Saint movement, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, male members who are… …
4Elder (Christianity) — An elder (in Greek, πρεσβυτερος [ presbyteros ] ; see Presbyter) in Christianity is a person valued for his wisdom who accordingly holds a particular position of responsibility in a Christian group. However, elders exist throughout world cultures …
5elder — elder1 /el deuhr/, adj. a compar. of old with eldest as superl. 1. of greater age; older. 2. of higher rank; senior: an elder officer. 3. of or pertaining to former times; earlier: Much that was forbidden by elder custom is accepted today. n. 4.… …
6Elder (Methodism) — An Elder in the Methodist Church sometimes called a Presbyter or Minister is someone who has been ordained by a Bishop to the ministry of Word, Sacrament, Order, and Service. [ The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church . Nashville:… …
7Elder — A name frequently used in the Old Testament as denoting a person clothed with authority, and entitled to respect and reverence (Gen. 50:7). It also denoted a political office (Num. 22:7). The elders of Israel held a rank among the people… …
8Elder abuse — Relationships Types …
9Elder, Lonne, III — ▪ 1997 U.S. playwright whose critically acclaimed masterwork, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men (1965; revised, 1969), depicted the frustrations of a disenfranchised African American family living in the Harlem neighbourhood of New York City in… …
10elder — 1. adjective /ˈɛldə,ˈɛldɚ/ Comparative of old; greater than another in age or seniority. 2. noun /ˈɛldə,ˈɛldɚ/ a) An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community …
