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elder meaning in Malayalam

മൂത്ത mūtta

/ˈɛldə/

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Australia/ˈeldə/

elder in Malayalam: മൂത്ത (mūtta), മുതിർന്ന (mutiṟnna). In English, elder means closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

Malayalam words for elder

greater than another in age or seniority
മൂത്ത mūtta, മുതിർന്ന mutiṟnna

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 Malayalam

What is the meaning of elder in Malayalam?
Elder in Malayalam is മൂത്ത (mūtta), മുതിർന്ന (mutiṟnna).
elder എന്നതിന്റെ മലയാളം അർത്ഥം എന്താണ്?
Elder: മൂത്ത (mūtta), മുതിർന്ന (mutiṟnna).
What does elder mean in English?
Elder means closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

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