= state in which a human being is nearing the end of a long life
old
People
= a person who is nearing the end of a relatively long life; regarded as wise, worthy of respect, and an asset to the community
old person
Wise
= person who has been given a certain level of authority due to experience and skill
senior, veteran
Leaders
= a council or a group of older men who act with authority on behalf of or over their people; some represent an entire nation, others manage the affairs at the town level; some provide their leader with counsel; involved in both judicial and military decisions, and participating in cultic ceremonies; expected to be wise and considered worthy of deference and respect