Ancestor

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What Does Ancestor Mean?

  • 祖先
  • 前辈
  • ancestor（複數: ancestors）

Ancestor Pronunciation

/ˈæn.sɛs.tər/

Ancestor Definition

noun

Definition

A person from whom one is descended, especially if more remote than a grandparent.

In ZH

一个人所祖先的，特别是比祖父母更远的。

How to Use Ancestor in a Sentence

  • My ancestors came from Europe.
  • Many cultures honor their ancestors.
  • She traced her ancestry back to the 1800s.
  • Ancestors play a significant role in many religions.
  • Understanding our ancestors can help us understand ourselves.