Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paternal-grandfather
noun
/pəˈtɜrnəl ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/
Definition
The father of one’s father.
Examples
- My paternal-grandfather used to tell the best stories about his childhood.
- Every summer, we would visit my paternal-grandfather at his farm.
- She learned a lot about our family history from her paternal-grandfather.
Meaning
This term refers specifically to the grandfather on the father’s side of the family.
Synonyms
- father’s father
- grandfather
- dad’s dad
