Meaning of the word ancestors in English

What does ancestors mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ancestors

US /ˈænˌsɛs.tərz/
UK /ˈæn.sɛs.təz/

Plural Noun

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

Example:
My ancestors came to this country from Ireland.
We can trace our family back to our early ancestors.
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