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/ˈæn.ses.tər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person from whom one is descended; an forebear.
My grandfather is an ancestor whom I never met, but I've heard many stories about him.
An early type of plant or animal from which others have evolved.
The ancestor of the modern horse was much smaller and lived in forests.
A forerunner or predecessor of a particular person or thing.
The ancient Greeks are considered the ancestors of Western civilization.
Etymology
From Latin 'antecessor', meaning 'one who goes before; predecessor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blood ancestor
A direct ancestor related by blood.
common ancestor
An ancestor shared by two or more individuals.
Related Words
descendant
A person, animal, or plant that is descended from a particular ancestor.
genealogy
The study of family ancestries and histories.
heritage
Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
Slang Meanings
Ancestorial
Dude, that's some real ancestorial wisdom you're tapping into.