Lexical Definition

‎ἀνώτερος‎ anṓteros (an-o'-ter-os) higher ^G:A--C
comparative degree of ‎ἄνω‎

above, higher.

• upper, i.e. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book

Abbott-Smith

ἀνώτερος, α, -ον, [in LXX: Ne 3:25 (עֶלְיוֹן), Ez 41:7 (מַעַל), To 8:3*;] only in neut., as adv. (cf. ἐξώτερος),
(a) of motion, higher: Lk 14:10;
(b) of rest, above, before: He 10:8.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

ἀνώτερος, α, ον,

comparative adjective from ἄνω (B), upper, higher, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἐπιβουλῆς ἀ. γέγονεν got the better of,[Refs 4th c.BC+]; neuter as adverb, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; above, [LXX]; earlier in a book, [NT+2nd c.BC+]; to a higher place, [NT]. adverb ἀνωτέρω, see at {ἄνω}.

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Lev.11.21 ☩ Heb.10.8 ☩ Luke.14.10}