Which should you use, eldest or oldest? The adjective eldest means being the oldest of three or more people, especially within a family. The adjective oldest is the superlative form of old, which means having lived or existed for many years. Oldest can refer to both people and things.
| Incorrect: |
It is also one of the eldest cities in North America.
|
| Correct: |
It is also one of the oldest cities in North America.
|
