Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ancestral
Adjective
/ˈæn.sɛs.trəl/
Definition
Related to one’s ancestors or family lineage.
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.
Meaning
Ancestral pertains to the family heritage or lineage that comes from previous generations.
Synonyms
- Hereditary
- Genealogical
- Familial
