Ancestral

/ænˈsɛstrəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

relating to, inherited from, or denoting an ancestor or ancestors.

She visited her ancestral home, which had been in the family for generations.

pertaining to or derived from a person's ancestors.

Many families maintain traditions that reflect their ancestral heritage.

of or relating to an ancestor.

The ancestral lineage of the tribe can be traced back over a thousand years.

Derived from the Latin word 'ancest(r)alis', from 'ancestor'.

ancestral lands

Lands belonging to or inherited from ancestors.

ancestral home

The home or estate of one's ancestors.

ancestral line

A direct line of descent from ancestors.

ancestor

A person from whom one is descended.

descendant

A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.

heritage

Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.