ancestors
Translation
ancestors, forebears
Examples
He is proud of his ancestors.
He is proud of his ancestors.
Our ancestors lived in caves.
Our ancestors lived in caves.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) ancestors someone's ancestors His ancestors were from Scotland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forebears, forefathers; Antonyms: descendants
Etymology
Plural of 'ancestor'. From Latin 'antecessor' (ante- 'before' + cedere 'to go').
Memory Tips
This is the plural form of 'ancestor'. Remember the 's' at the end for more than one person who came before you.