1. born after another child in the same family; younger in birth order
Usage: often used in academic or formal contexts discussing family structure and birth order

Examples

• The laterborn children in the family often had different opportunities than their older siblings.
• Research on laterborn individuals shows varied personality traits compared to firstborns.
• As a laterborn son, he grew up in the shadow of his older brother's achievements.
• Laterborn daughters sometimes reported feeling less pressure to conform to family expectations.