Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ancestral-home
noun
/ˈæn.ses.trəl hoʊm/
Definition
A home that has been inherited from ancestors or is associated with one’s family heritage.
Examples
- After years of living abroad, she returned to her ancestral home for the family reunion.
- The ancestral home was filled with memories and artifacts from generations past.
- Many families pass down their ancestral homes as a way to preserve their history.
Meaning
Refers to the place where one’s family has lived over generations, often carrying historical significance and emotional ties.
Synonyms
- heritage home
- family residence
- forebears’ house
- lineage property
