eldest son
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Refers to the male child in a family who was born first.
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- The eldest son inherited the family business.
- Their eldest son is now attending university.
- As the eldest son, he felt responsible for his younger siblings.
- As the eldest son, he felt a great responsibility for his younger siblings.
- Their eldest son is studying medicine at university.
- The king's eldest son was next in line to the throne.
- The king's eldest son will be the next heir to the throne.
- She proudly introduced her eldest son to the guests.
- My eldest son moved out last year to start his own family.
- My eldest son has always been a natural leader.
- The eldest son was expected to carry on the family name.
- They celebrated the 21st birthday of their eldest son last weekend.
- She introduced her eldest son to the guests at the party.
- The inheritance traditionally passed to the eldest son in that culture.
- The eldest son often takes care of his parents in their old age.
- Despite being the eldest son, he often sought advice from his younger sister.
- John is the eldest son of five children.
- Their eldest son inherited his father's keen business sense.
- The eldest son was born in 1985, three years before his brother.
- The painting depicts the duke and his eldest son on a hunting trip.