English · Family & People
ancestor
/ˈænsɛstə/
[/ˈænsɛstə/]
distant forebear
Advancednoun
Definition
A person from whom one is descended, especially long ago.
Example
Her ancestors came from a small fishing village by the sea.
Her ancestors came from a small fishing village by the sea.
Etymology
From Latin "antecessor," one who goes before, via Old French "ancestre."
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to forebears; often used in genealogy and history.