Primogenitor (Noun)
Meaning
An ancestor in the direct line.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Our family's coat of arms bears the name of our primogenitor, the founding father who first settled on these lands.
- He was a brilliant mathematician and is considered the primogenitor of the modern field of calculus.
- The primogenitor of the royal bloodline was a just and fair ruler, beloved by his people.
- According to historical records, our primogenitor arrived in the New World on the Mayflower in 1620.
- The company's primogenitor, a self-taught inventor, revolutionized the manufacturing industry with his innovative designs.