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an influential female citizen, often a retired high official, whose advice is sought by government leaders.

any influential female member of a company, group, etc., whose advice is respected.

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On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

“Hurting others or destroying property is not the answer,” the elder Brown had said last week in a public-service video.
Darren Wilson Wasn’t Indicted—the System Was|Michael Daly|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Our escort, Hajji Zalwar Khan, is the chief elder in charge of the valley council.
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley|Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As another elder in the valley put it—perhaps more succinctly—“emotions are for women.”
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban Valley|Matt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He speaks of her much as he might of his elder son, the SEAL.
For Next AG, Obama Picks a Quiet Fighter With a Heavy Punch|Michael Daly|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

William Kristol, the editor of The Weekly Standard, was in rare agreement with the elder Paul.
Republican Hawks Already Have a War Plan for ISIS, Ukraine, and Obama|Eli Lake|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Here the speaker, putting her hand before her mouth, coughed again, and looked affectionately at the elder Mr. Weller.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
“My sister is passionately fond of children,” said the elder lady, in smiling apology.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
"All right, Pater," you would say, and leave the matter in the hands of the elder generation.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, November 3, 1894|Various
You see, your two elder brothers went to the University, but then we could find them family livings.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 107, November 3, 1894|Various
Moreover, it circulated over all the state where the Elder was well known, and gave the gossips great food for delight.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux