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elder in Arabic

كَابِر kābir

/ˈɛldə/

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Australia/ˈeldə/

elder in Arabic: كَابِر (kābir), بَيْلَسَان (baylasān), خَمَان (ḵamān). In English, elder means closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

Arabic words for elder

greater than another in age or seniority
كَابِر kābir
Sambucus nigra
بَيْلَسَان baylasān
Sambucus
خَمَان ḵamān

English meaning of elder

  1. adjective Closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.
  2. noun A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
  3. noun An old person.
  4. noun One who is older than another.

Full definition of elder

elder in a sentence

  • We were presented to the village elder.
  • At the friendship centre, you can arrange to meet with a social worker or an elder.
  • Respect your elders.

Synonyms of elder

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Questions about elder in Arabic

What is the meaning of elder in Arabic?
Elder in Arabic is كَابِر (kābir), بَيْلَسَان (baylasān), خَمَان (ḵamān).
ما معنى كلمة elder؟
Elder: كَابِر (kābir), بَيْلَسَان (baylasān), خَمَان (ḵamān).
What does elder mean in English?
Elder means closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

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