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ancestor

/ˈænˈsɛsər/ noun · British & US
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What does ancestor mean?

noun

A person from whom one is descended; a predecessor in a line of descent. A person or thing from which another is derived or developed.

Example

"Her ancestor was a famous explorer."

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