Definition
The older of two individuals.
Among the two brothers, Harvey is the elder.
He was the elder by five years.
Although they are twins, John is the elder of the two.
Used after a person's name to distinguish the older of two people with the same name, especially between a father and a son.
William Pitt the elder.
We must differentiate between John Smith and John Smith the elder to avoid any confusion.
George Bush the elder played a significant role in political life.