Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

progeniture

noun

/ˈprəʊdʒ.ə.nɪ.tʃər/

Definition

The state of being the firstborn or the act of producing offspring.

Examples

In many cultures, the rights of progeniture determine inheritance laws.
The film explores the theme of progeniture, portraying the complex relationships between parents and their children.
Progeniture can have significant social implications, especially in royal lineages.

Meaning

Progeniture refers to the process or result of giving rise to new generations; it particularly emphasizes the offspring or descendants produced by a parent or ancestral line.