Middleborn

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The middle child to be born to a parent or family.

    "A middleborn who feels left out may become unsure about his place in the family."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Born as the middle child to a parent or family. not-comparable

    "On the positive side, middleborn children are good negotiators and adaptable; they often feel little need to "control.""

Example

More examples

"On the positive side, middleborn children are good negotiators and adaptable; they often feel little need to "control.""

Etymology

From middle + born.

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