Ancestor

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌsɛstər/

Definitions of ancestor

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

Example Sentences

A1 My ancestor came from a small village in the mountains.

A2 I learned about my ancestors' traditions and customs from my grandparents.

B1 Researching my family tree helped me discover ancestors I never knew existed.

B2 My ancestors emigrated to a new country in search of a better life.

C1 Studying genealogy allowed me to trace my ancestors back several generations.

C2 The stories of my ancestors' struggles and triumphs inspire me to overcome challenges in my own life.

Examples of ancestor in a Sentence

formal Many people are interested in tracing their ancestors through genealogical research.

informal My grandmother loves telling stories about our ancestors and their adventures.

slang I heard that dude is like the ancestor of all party animals.

figurative The ancient ruins are the ancestors of modern architecture.

Grammatical Forms of ancestor

• past tense: ancestored
• plural: ancestors
• comparative: more ancestral
• superlative: most ancestral
• present tense: ancestor
• future tense: will ancestor
• perfect tense: have ancestored
• continuous tense: is ancestoring
• singular: ancestor
• positive degree: ancestor
• infinitive: to ancestor
• gerund: ancestoring
• participle: ancestored

Origin and Evolution of ancestor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ancestor' originated from the Latin word 'antecessor', which means 'predecessor' or 'forefather'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ancestor' has retained its original meaning of a person from whom one is descended, but it has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any person from whom one is descended, including distant or ancient relatives.