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eldest
—eldest /ˈel.dɪst/
Ⅰ adjective [before noun] ► B1 being the oldest of three or more people, especially within a family: » Her eldest child is nearly 14.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing age and birthdays• • • Extra Examples:» When the queen dies, her eldest son will succeed to the throne.» Maria brought along her eldest daughter - a lovely girl with brown eyes and a ready smile.
Ⅱ noun [S] the eldest1 B2 a person who is the oldest of three of more people: » He was the eldest of four kids.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing age and birthdays2 F0 the oldest child in a family: » My eldest is at college.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing age and birthdays |