ancestor
noun
a person from whom one is descended; forebear; progenitor.
ancestors
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pluralof ancestor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"But as it is coming for those who came before me, our elders and ancestors, we know how to roll up our sleeves and fight. So that's what we're gonna do."
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as a civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
Scientists have long wondered how such complex caregiving behaviors evolved from ancestors that offered little or no care.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
His ancestors on both sides were mill workers.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
She had poured maheu to the ancestors only a few feet from here, and they had drawn near to watch.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
