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eldest

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eldest /ˈɛldəst/ adjective
eldest
/ˈɛldəst/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ELDEST
always used before a noun
: of the greatest age : oldest
Eldest is usually used to describe people who are members of the same family.

the eldest

used in comparing the ages of people who are members of the same family