What does Elder's blessing mean?

Senior approval (Old one's favor) For example: "Got the elder's blessing! (Received senior approval!)"

Where does the slang word Elder's blessing come from?

Elder's blessing is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Elder's blessing

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Elder's blessing definition 1

Senior approval (Old one's favor)

"Got the elder's blessing! (Received senior approval!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Elder blessing 🇪🇷 Eritrea

ኤልደር ብለሲንግ - በረኸት ዓባይ (Elder blessing)

"ኤልደር ብለሲንግ ሓትት። (Ask for elder blessing.)"

Elder blessing 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Elder blessing (Traditional blessing)

"Receive elder blessing (Receive traditional blessing)"

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