Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ancestral
Adjective
/ˈæn.sɛs.trəl/
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Definition
Related to one’s ancestors or family lineage.
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Examples
- The ancestral home of the family has been passed down for generations.
- She felt a deep connection to her ancestral roots while visiting the village of her forebears.
- The ancestral traditions are celebrated every year at the family reunion.
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Meaning
Ancestral pertains to the family heritage or lineage that comes from previous generations.
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Synonyms
- Hereditary
- Genealogical
- Familial