oldest child
First one born
The oldest child is the firstborn among siblings in a family.
The term carries cultural weight beyond birth order—oldest children are stereotypically seen as responsible, high-achieving, and bossy, shaped by being the first to navigate parental expectations: As the oldest child, she always felt pressure to set a good example.
Also called the eldest child.
- firstbornFirst child born
- siblingBrother or sister
- family dynamicsInterplay among household members
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- matureFully grown or developed
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Last-born offspring
baby of the family · lastborn · baby · youngest · middle child
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