eldest

🇺🇸 /ˈeldɪst/ 🇬🇧 /ˈeldɪst/
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adjective
R

The oldest member of a group.

John is the eldest of the siblings, and he takes pride in looking after his younger ones.

R

The oldest member of a group of three or more.

In our family, the eldest is responsible for the younger ones.

translation

adj. The oldest member of a group.; The oldest member of a group of three or more.