ancestor /anˈse-stər/

1. (also fem anˈcestress) someone from whom a person is descended, a forefather
2. A plant or animal from which another type has evolved
3. A person or thing regarded as the forerunner of another

ancestorial /-ses-töˈri-əl/ adjective

ancesˈtral adjective

1. Of or relating to ancestors
2. Inherited or derived from ancestors

ancesˈtrally adverb

anˈcestry noun

1. A line of ancestors
2. Lineage

anˈcestor-worship noun

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