elders
elders is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, elders is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofelders
- An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
Example: "We were presented to the village elder."
- One who is older than another.
Example: "Respect your elders."
- One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
- An officer of a church, sometimes having teaching responsibilities.
- A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments.
Example: "a travelling elder"
- One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
Example: "After being a member of the Church for a while, Bill was ordained to the office of elder."
- Male missionary.
Example: "The elders are coming over for dinner tonight."
- (often capitalized) Title for a male missionary; title for a general authority.
Example: "One of the long-time leaders in the Church is Elder Packer."
- A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess.
- To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.
Example: "I was eldered for directly responding to someone else's message in meeting for worship."
- A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries
- Any of the other species of the genus Sambucus: small trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials with red, purple, or white/yellow berries (some of which are poisonous).
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