1. plural of laterborn; children born after an older sibling; younger siblings in a family.
Usage: Used in psychology and sociology to discuss birth order effects.; Often contrasted with firstborns.

Examples

• Research suggests that laterborns may develop different personality traits than firstborns.
• In large families, laterborns often have more relaxed parenting styles.
• Some studies indicate laterborns are more creative and socially flexible.
• The laterborns in the study showed higher levels of risk-taking behavior.
• Parents sometimes have different expectations for laterborns compared to their firstborn.