eld

Meanings

• Noun

  An old person, or a position of authority and respect among a group of people.

  - "The elders of the village made a decision that affected everyone."
  - "Respect for elders is a cultural value in many societies."

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Synonyms

days of yore , yonks , elderliness , geriatric , oldster , senior citizen , elden , abide , mature , aged , venerable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eld
eld , eldorado , weld , told , bold

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Variants

List of all variants of eld that leads to same result
eld , elds

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'eald' meaning 'old'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'eld' is also used in computer programming to refer to the end-of-file marker.

2. In some Scandinavian countries, elders are called 'eldre' in Danish, 'gammel' in Norwegian, and 'gamla' in Swedish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Elderly: A person who is old and past the age of retirement or usual working life.

2. Elder: A person who holds a position of authority and respect in a group or community.

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Culture

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In many cultures, elders are respected for their wisdom and experience. They often hold positions of authority and make important decisions for their communities.

How to Memorize "eld"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an old person with a wise expression and a group of people looking up to them for guidance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eld' with the idea of respect and authority among a group of people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Elders are leaders' to remember the meaning of 'eld'.

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