first-born

British  

adjective

1. eldest of the children in a family

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noun

1. the eldest child in a family

Example Sentences

For a generation, Latinos name their first-born sons Esteban in his honor.

From Los Angeles Times

She has no idea what to do next and is beside herself with grief: "How do we start? Because we don't know anything. He was my first-born. I depended on him."

From BBC

"He's my only son, he's my first-born, please help us," she said.

From BBC

Naturally, Sybil can’t stand the thought of her first-born child limiting his worldview, especially because Everett was the one to expand hers.

From Salon

First-born children are taking on new responsibilities, like helping their parents look for and speak to immigration lawyers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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