roots
Translation
roots, origins, heritage
Examples
She is proud of her Irish roots.
She is proud of her Irish roots.
The band plays music with blues roots.
The band plays music with blues roots.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) roots someone's family or cultural origins She is proud of her Irish roots.
Similar Words
Synonyms: origins, heritage, ancestry
Etymology
Plural of 'root'. Often used metaphorically to mean the origin of a family or culture.
Memory Tips
Think of your family tree; the 'roots' of the tree represent where you come from.