elderchild
nounUK /ˈeldə tʃaɪld/
US /ˈeldər tʃaɪld/
The older kid in a family.
As the elderchild, Maya always helped her little brother get ready for school.
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2. The child who was born first among siblings.
The elderchild inherited the family photo albums.
3. A child given more responsibility because of being older.
Being the elderchild meant babysitting on weekends.
4. The older of two children compared in a specific situation.
In the story, the elderchild led the way through the forest.