ancester

[US]/ˈænsestər/
[UK]/ˈænsestər/

Translation

n.A person from whom one is descended, typically one more remote than a grandparent; an ancestor.
Word Forms
Pluralancesters

Example Sentences

our ancestral home has been passed down through generations of our family.

many cultures around the world practice ancestor worship as an important religious tradition.

scientists can trace our genetic makeup back to a common ancestor that lived millions of years ago.

my ancestors came to this land seeking better opportunities and a brighter future for their children.

the ancient ancestors of this civilization left behind remarkable architectural wonders and artifacts.

we honor our ancestors by preserving their traditions, stories, and cultural practices for future generations.

the recipe for this dish was passed down from ancestors who lived in the countryside over two hundred years ago.

paleontologists discovered the fossil remains of a human ancestor that provides new insights into human evolution.

some families keep detailed records tracing their ancestry back to distinguished ancestors from centuries past.

the village legend tells of heroic ancestors who defended our land from invaders during ancient times.

our ancestors believed that the spirits of the dead continued to watch over and protect the living.

the annual harvest festival celebrates the agricultural traditions that our ancestors established centuries ago.

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