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
