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Community Elder

/kəˈmjunɪti ˈɛldər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A respected older member of a community who provides guidance and support.

    "The community elder offered wisdom during the town meeting."
  2. 2

    An individual recognized for their experience and knowledge within a specific community.

    "As a community elder, she played a vital role in resolving disputes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'community' originates from the Latin 'communitas', which means 'shared by all'. 'Elder' comes from the Old English 'eldra', meaning 'older' or 'senior'. Together, they denote a senior member of a community who holds a position of respect and authority.

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