primogeniture

n. 长子身分, 长子继承权

发音

UK /ˌprʌɪmə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪtʃə/
其它

词形变化

primogenitures 复数 primogenitures

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents.

    长子身份

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  2. 2.

    The principle that the eldest child has an exclusive right of inheritance.

    长子继承制

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  3. 3.

    An instance of such a right of inheritance, established by custom or law.

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词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

inheritance heritage

相关短语

absolute primogeniture

词源

From French, from Late Latin primogenitura, from Latin primus (“first”) + genitura (“birth”) (from genitus, past participle of gignere).

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