An elder is someone with a degree of seniority or authority. Elder or elders may refer to: Positions. Administrative. Elder (administrative title), a position of authority. Cultural. North American Indigenous elder, a person who has and transmits cultural and philosophical knowledge. Haudenosaunee Clan Mother. Australian Aboriginal elder, one who has gained recognition as a custodian of knowledge and lore, often a leader in administrative matters. Religious. "The elder", author of the Johannine epistles 2 John and 3 John in the New Testament.
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