Meaning of eldest in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɛldəst/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   eldest

   Definitions

   1. first in order of birth

   Examples

   • « the firstborn child »

   Synonyms

   • first

2. Noun

   eldest

   Definitions

   1. the offspring who came first in the order of birth