primogenitor Synonyms

primogenitor Meaning

Wordnet

primogenitor (n)

an ancestor in the direct line

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an ancestor in the direct line

ancestor, father, progenitor, grandfather,forefather, forbear, forebearer, grandmother, forebear,predecessor

offspring, descendent, children, progeny, children, lineage, family, descendant, descendent, progeny

In many cultures, the eldest son is considered the primogenitor of the family.

The primogenitor of this royal lineage is celebrated in the annals of history.

As the primogenitor, he inherited the bulk of the family estate.

The primogenitor's portrait hung prominently in the grand hall of the ancestral home.