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elder in Persian

بزرگتر bozorgtar

/ˈɛldə/

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Australia/ˈeldə/

elder in Persian: بزرگتر (bozorgtar), مهتر (mehtar), آقطی (âqti), پلم (palem). In English, elder means closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

Persian words for elder

greater than another in age or seniority
بزرگتر bozorgtar, مهتر mehtar
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آقطی âqti, پلم palem

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 Persian

What is the meaning of elder in Persian?
Elder in Persian is بزرگتر (bozorgtar), مهتر (mehtar), آقطی (âqti), پلم (palem).
معنی elder چیست؟
Elder: بزرگتر (bozorgtar), مهتر (mehtar), آقطی (âqti), پلم (palem).
What does elder mean in English?
Elder means closer to the dealer, i.e. receiving cards earlier than others.

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