Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paternal-grandparents

Noun
/pəˈtɜrnəl ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts/
Definition
The parents of one’s father.
Examples
  • My paternal grandparents live in a small town.
  • We often visit my paternal grandparents during the holidays.
Meaning
Paternal grandparents are the grandparents on your father’s side of the family.
Synonyms
  • Father’s parents
  • Grandfather and grandmother