“Elder” と “Older” について(II)

◎ “Older than” vs. “Elder than” (II)

It is incorrect to say “elder than,” but “older than” is correct.

Wrong: The study reports the incidence of multi-infarct dementia in a population elder than 76 years in the US.
Right: The study reports the incidence of multi-infarct dementia in a population older than 76 years in the US.
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Elder or older?

Elder” と “Older” について(I)

◎ “Elder” vs. “Older” (I)
The word “elder” is only used when referring to the age of people. However, “older” is used to refer to both people and things.

Use of elder (people): This hospital provides care for elder and dependent adults.
Use of older (people): This hospital provides care for older and dependent adults.
Use of older (things): The older layers of wood are heavier than the external layers.

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