ancestors
Pronunciation: [ˈæn.sɛs.tɚz]
Word
Context: “relationship”
(noun) ancestors are the people in your family who lived a long time ago, like your grandparents, great-grandparents, and even further back. They are your family's earlier generations.
Example
My ancestors came from Ireland and settled in America many years ago.
Example
Some people do not know much about their ancestors and where they came from.
Example
Can you name any of your ancestors?
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