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Ancestor

noun
/ˈænsestər/

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example Sentences

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

Synonyms

forefather, foremother, predecessor, forebear

Antonyms

descendant, offspring, progeny

Collocations

ancient ancestor, common ancestor, trace ancestors

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