elder's

Belonging to ancestors

Elder's is the possessive form of elder, indicating something belonging to or associated with an elder.

An elder may be an older person, a senior member of a community or organization, or a church official: the elder's advice, the elder's blessing, the tribal elder's decision.

In religious contexts, it often refers to duties or authority: the elder's role in the congregation.

tribal

chief's

Belonging to the boss

council'sOf a governing body
wisdomGood judgment from experience
village'sBelonging to small settlement

shaman's · storyteller's · chieftain's · leader's · sage's · clan's · tribe's · community's · ancestral · traditional

familial

ancestor's

Of a predecessor

grandma'sPossessed by grandmother
grandpa'sOf one's grandfather
patriarch'sMale family head's

grandmother's · grandfather's · senior's · granny's · papa's

religious

bishop's

Of a high clergyman

pastor'sBelonging to clergy member
minister'sBelonging to clergy
church'sOf a religious building

congregation's · spiritual · clergy's · ecclesiastical · ordained · parochial · clerical · apostolic · priestly · pastoral

botanical

berry

Small edible fruit

flowerPlant's reproductive organ
plant'sOf or belonging to flora
cordialWarmly friendly manner

syrup · wine · jam · tree's · medicinal · fruit's

Opposites

age/generational status

elder'syouth's

Of a young person

child's · junior's · youngster's · kid's · adolescent's

authority/seniority within groups

elder'snovice's

Belonging to a beginner

junior's · apprentice's · subordinate's · newcomer's · beginner's

Phrases

community elderRevered senior community member
the elderlyAged members of society
elder careAssistance for seniors
village eldersSenior community authorities
elder brotherOlder male sibling
respect for eldersRegard for senior generations

Family

elder, elders, elderly, eldership

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