Ancestors

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌsɛstərz/

Definitions of ancestors

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

Example Sentences

A1 My ancestors came from a small village.

A2 I often think about my ancestors and their way of life.

B1 Learning about my ancestors has helped me understand my family history.

B2 I am proud of the achievements of my ancestors.

C1 Researching my ancestors has been a fascinating journey.

C2 The traditions passed down by my ancestors are still important to my family today.

Examples of ancestors in a Sentence

formal It is important to study the history of our ancestors to understand our cultural heritage.

informal My ancestors came from Italy and settled in this town many years ago.

slang I heard my ancestors were real trailblazers back in the day.

figurative The decisions we make today will impact the lives of our descendants just as our ancestors' decisions impacted us.

Grammatical Forms of ancestors

• plural: ancestors
• present tense: ancestor
• future tense: will ancestor
• perfect tense: have ancestored
• continuous tense: is ancestoring
• singular: ancestor
• positive degree: more ancestors
• infinitive: ancestor
• gerund: ancestoring
• participle: ancestored

Origin and Evolution of ancestors

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ancestors' has retained its meaning of referring to one's forebears or predecessors, but has also come to symbolize a connection to one's heritage and roots.