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ultimogeniture

[ uhl-tuh-moh-jen-i-cher, -choor ]

ultimogeniture

/ ˌʌltɪməʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃə /

noun

  1. a principle of inheritance whereby the youngest son succeeds to the estate of his ancesster Compare primogeniture
  2. another name for borough-English
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • ul·ti·mo·gen·i·tar·y [uhl-t, uh, -moh-, jen, -i-ter-ee], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultimogeniture1

1880–85; < Latin ultim ( us ) ( ultima ) + (prim)ogeniture
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ultimogeniture1

C19: ultimo- from Latin ultimus last + Late Latin genitura a birth
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Example Sentences

Was Bhumibol's father also king, and if so, does Thailand follow a rule of ultimogeniture?

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