firstborn
/ˈfɜrstˌbɔrn/
noun
- The first child born to a person or couple.
- In many cultures, the firstborn inherits the family estate.
- Their firstborn arrived on a snowy morning in December.
- As the firstborn, she often felt responsible for her younger siblings.
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adjective
- Born first in a family; eldest.
- Her firstborn son is now a doctor.
- He is the firstborn of four brothers.
- The firstborn child often gets more attention from parents.
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