elder brother
Senior male sibling
An elder brother is an older brother—one born before you.
The phrase is somewhat formal or old-fashioned compared to simply saying older brother: His elder brother inherited the estate.
In some cultures and institutions, elder brother carries connotations of authority, responsibility, or precedence in family hierarchy.
- siblingBrother or sister
- role modelPerson others emulate
- looking up toAdmiring and respecting greatly
- sibling rivalryCompetition between children sharing parents
- protectorOne who safeguards others
protective instinct · hand-me-downs · rivalry · primogeniture · firstborn · oldest child · kin · family dynamics · inheritance · authority · hierarchy · cain · prodigal son · mentorship · tradition · guidance · older · family
- Brothersbro, stepbrothers
- kinmother, father, son, daughter, sister
- Luke 15prodigal son, lost coin, lost sheep, father, fatted calf
elder brotheryounger brother
Male sibling born later
little brother · baby brother · kid brother · baby of the family · youngest child
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