The elder gave us wise advice.

An older person, often respected in a community or family.
The elder shared stories from their youth.
We always listen to the elder in our family.
The community honored the elder for their service.
respected elder
community elder
family elder
senior
wise person
patriarch
She is the elder sister in the family.

Older in age or rank compared to someone else.
He is the elder of the two brothers.
My elder cousin gave me advice.
The elder statesman spoke at the event.
elder brother
elder sister
elder statesman
older
senior
more mature