eldest

• Описывает кого-то старшего по возрасту, особенно в семье или сообществе; часто используется для обозначения старшинства или уважения.

Describes someone who is older, especially within a family or community; often used to denote seniority or respect.

1. Older in ageA2formal

   Used to describe someone who is older, especially within a family or group.

   Старший

   • My elder brother is a doctor.
   • She is the elder of the two sisters.
   • The elder members of the community were respected.

   Synonymssenior

2. More experienced or seniorB1formal

   Having more experience or higher rank in a particular context.

   Старший

   • The elder statesman gave a wise speech.
   • He is an elder advisor to the company.
   • The elder members of the team guided the newcomers.

   Synonymsseniorveteran

   Antonymsjuniorsubordinate

• Существительное, обозначающее ребёнка или потомка, который родился первым в семье и является самым старшим среди братьев и сестёр.

A noun referring to the child or offspring who was born first in a family, being the oldest among siblings.

1. Firstborn childA2formal

   A person who is the oldest child in a family, born before any siblings.

   Старший ребёнок

   • The eldest usually inherits the family estate.
   • As the eldest, she felt responsible for her younger brothers.
   • He is the eldest of four children.

   Synonymsfirstborn