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first generation, founder, first (in a line)
The first person in a succession or lineage, such as the first leader, first head of a family business, or the original version of something.
Used as a prefix before titles or roles to indicate the first holder of that position.
Forms
Common collocations
Generation counting
Usage
Common in discussions of family businesses, political dynasties, and historical figures. Also used for product versions: 初代iPhone (the original iPhone).