Cool MateMeaning of Ancestor
a person in your family who lived a long time ago
In simple words: A person from whom you are descended, like your grandparents or great-grandparents.
Ancestor in a sentence
- My ancestor came to this country in the 1800s.
- The scientists studied the DNA to trace their ancestor's lineage.
- Many cultures revere their ancestor spirits during festivals.
- An ancestor of the modern horse lived millions of years ago.
How to use Ancestor
Use 'ancestor' to talk about family history or heritage. It’s suitable for both writing and conversation. Avoid using it in casual chit-chat.
Grammar pattern
ancestor + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'ancestor' as 'an-sister', like an older sister in your family line.
Related words
Collocations with Ancestor
Synonyms for Ancestor
- forebear
- forerunner
Opposites of Ancestor
- descendant
Common mistakes with Ancestor
- Confused with 'descendant', which means a person you are related to that comes after you.
- Using 'ancestor' in a modern context without historical reference.
- Incorrect pluralization or using 'ancestors' without context.
Ancestor appears in
Ancestor in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سلف
شخص تنحدر منه، مثل جدك أو جدتك أو جد الأجداد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পূর্বপুরুষ
আপনার পূর্বপুরুষ, যেমন আপনার দাদা-দাদি বা প্রপিতামহ-প্রপিতামহী।
- GermanDeutsch
Vorfahre
Jemand, von dem du abstammst, wie deine Großeltern oder Urgroßeltern.
- SpanishEspañol
Ancestro
Una persona de la que desciendes, como tus abuelos o bisabuelos.
- Persianفارسی
جد، نیای
کسی که از نسل او هستید، مثل پدربزرگ یا مادربزرگتان یا اجداد دورتر.
- FrenchFrançais
Ancêtre
Une personne dont vous descendez, comme vos grands-parents ou arrière-grands-parents.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूर्वज
वह व्यक्ति जिससे आप वंशित हैं, जैसे आपके दादा-दादी या परदादा-परदादी।
- ItalianItaliano
Antenato
Una persona da cui discendi, come i tuoi nonni o bisnonni.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Antepassado
Uma pessoa da qual você descende, como seus avós ou bisavós.
- RussianРусский
Предок
Человек, от которого вы произошли, например, ваши бабушка и дедушка или прабабушка и прадедушка.
- Urduاردو
بزرگ
وہ شخص جس سے آپ کا تعلق ہے، جیسے آپ کے دادا یا پردادا
- Chinese中文
祖先
你所祖先的人，比如你的祖父母或曾祖父母。
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Ancestor
What does Ancestor mean?
A person from whom you are descended, like your grandparents or great-grandparents.
What is the definition of Ancestor?
a person in your family who lived a long time ago
How do you use Ancestor in a sentence?
My ancestor came to this country in the 1800s.
Can you give another example of Ancestor?
The scientists studied the DNA to trace their ancestor's lineage.
What are synonyms for Ancestor?
Common alternatives include forebear, forerunner.
What is the opposite of Ancestor?
Opposite meanings include descendant.
What words go with Ancestor?
It commonly pairs with direct, immediate, ancient, be descended from, have, share, direct, immediate, ancient, be descended from, have, share.
What are common mistakes when using Ancestor?
Confused with 'descendant', which means a person you are related to that comes after you. Using 'ancestor' in a modern context without historical reference. Incorrect pluralization or using 'ancestors' without context.
How do you pronounce Ancestor?
US: /["/ˈænsestər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈænsestə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ancestor?
Use 'ancestor' to talk about family history or heritage. It’s suitable for both writing and conversation. Avoid using it in casual chit-chat.
What CEFR level is Ancestor?
"Ancestor" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.