last born

Baby of family

The last born is the youngest child in a family, the final one to arrive.

As an adjective, it describes this position: the last-born child, last-born privileges.

Birth order psychology often characterizes last borns as more rebellious, creative, or attention-seeking than their older siblings, though such generalizations are contested.

Opposites
birth order position

last bornfirstborn

First child born

oldest child · eldest child · eldest · first-born · first child

family role/status

last bornheir

One who receives legacy

eldest son · eldest daughter · crown prince · firstborn son · big brother

family hierarchy/seniority

last borneldest

Firstborn in family

older sibling · big brother · big sister · heir apparent · elder

Family

last, born, lastly, lasting, lasted, outlast, everlasting, reborn, newborn

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