By Elder or Older?

What's the difference between 'elder' and 'older'? Elder and older but mean "more advanced in age." But while "older" can describe things as well as people, "elder" is reserved for people only. "Elder" can also be used as a noun, as in "respect your elders," whereas "older" cannot.

Is it elder or older brother?

When referring to someone who is older than you in your family or someone who has a close relationship with you, you should use "elder". The usual comparative and superlative forms of old are older and oldest: •My brother is older than me.

Does elder mean old?

Elder as a Noun

As a noun, elder means an aged person. This is distinct from the older party in a comparison. An elder is objectively older than the majority of the population.