Firstborn (Noun)
Meaning
The offspring who came first in the order of birth.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The firstborn of the royal family was next in line to inherit the throne.
- Her firstborn child was a boy, and she had always wanted a son.
- In many traditional societies, the firstborn son inherits the majority of the family's wealth and property.
- The firstborn of the family was given the responsibility of caring for their aging parents.
- The birth of the firstborn was a significant event, celebrated by the entire community.