Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

great-great-grandfather

noun
/ˈɡreɪt ˈɡreɪt ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/
Definition
The father of your great-grandparent.
Examples
  • My great-great-grandfather emigrated from Ireland.
  • He was proud to learn about his great-great-grandfather’s history.
  • Many family stories have been passed down from my great-great-grandfather.
Meaning
A great-great-grandfather is a family member who is two generations back from your great-grandfather.
Synonyms
  • ancestor
  • forefather
  • progenitor