Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ancestrally

Adverb

/ˌæn.sesˈtræl.i/

Definition

In a way that relates to one’s ancestors or forebearers.

Examples

The customs were passed down ancestrally, preserving the family’s history.
She felt ancestrally linked to the land her grandparents had lived on.
The festival celebrates life ancestrally, honoring traditions that date back centuries.

Meaning

The term ‘ancestrally’ refers to actions or attributes that are connected to the lineage or heritage of a person or group, emphasizing the connection to one’s ancestors.