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global
Adjective
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If something is global it includes the whole world.
The weather is changing, and this is not just in one or two places. The change is global.
The Olympics and the world cup of soccer are the two largest global sporting events.
elder
Adjective
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An elder person is one who is older, usually over 65 years of age, and often used to show respect.
The white-haired Mandela looked like an elder statesman in his suit and tie.
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The elder of two people is the one who is older.
I saw her at a meeting where I had gone with my elder brother.
elder
Noun
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Your elder is somebody who is older than you.
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# If somebody is mathx/math years your elder, they are older than you by mathx/math years.
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An elder is an older respected person, often a leader.
My father is an elder in the local church.
Aksakal was an elected village elder and an honorable and respectable man.