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   primogenitor

   /ˌprʌɪmə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪtə/

   noun

   • 1. an ancestor, especially the earliest ancestor of a people; a progenitor.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: variant of progenitor, on the pattern of primogeniture.

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   Primogenitor is a noun that means the eldest son or ancestor of a family. It comes from Latin words for "firstborn" and "father". See synonyms, examples, word history and related entries.

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   Primogenitor definition: a first parent or earliest ancestor. See examples of PRIMOGENITOR used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRIMOGENITOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Primogenitor means a forefather or ancestor, especially the earliest one of a family or race. Find out the word origin, usage, and synonyms of primogenitor from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Primogenitor means the earliest ancestor or forebear of a person or a race. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of this word in different languages.

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   Jul 9, 2024 · an ancestor in the direct line.

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   Primogeniture is the custom of passing all family property to the oldest son when the father dies. Learn more about this legal term, its history, and its contrast with other inheritance systems from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Primogenitor is a noun meaning the firstborn or the ancestor of someone or something. It comes from Latin and was first used in the mid 1600s. See examples, pronunciation, and related words.