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👴Ancestor

noun
/ˈænsestər/
anatomy Ancestors

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
a person in your family who lived a long time ago

Example Sentences

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

Our ancestors built these temples hundreds of years ago.

Synonyms

forefather, foremother, predecessor, forebear, progenitor, antecedent
Entry 1
forefather, foremother, predecessor, forebear
Entry 2
forefather, predecessor, forebear, progenitor, antecedent

Antonyms

descendant, offspring, progeny, successor
Entry 1
descendant, offspring, progeny
Entry 2
descendant, successor, offspring

Collocations

ancient ancestor, common ancestor, trace ancestors, family ancestor, honored ancestor
Entry 1
ancient ancestor, common ancestor, trace ancestors
Entry 2
ancient ancestor, family ancestor, common ancestor, honored ancestor

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