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Vocabulary Entry
firstborn
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person's first child or offspring.
Example Sentences
"Her firstborn son just graduated from college."
"The firstborn of the family received special attention."
"Traditionally, the firstborn inherits the largest share of the family estate."
A
adjective
Referring to something that is the first produced or born.
Example Sentences
"He is the firstborn child in a family of four."
"The firstborn rights were often honored in ancient cultures."
"As the firstborn sibling, she often felt responsible for her younger brothers."