n. a family member who lived at an earlier time; something from an earlier time from which something else was later developed
We learned about our ancestors.
We learned about our ancestors.
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How did one learn about their ancestors before there were written records?
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Archaeologists postulated that Homo sapiens descended from our ancestors.
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My ancestors resided in Ireland before immigrating to America.
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From what country are father's ancestors and relatives?
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Which country were Mitsi's ancestors originally from?
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Some cultures revere their ancestors.
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The first ancestors of wolves lived how long ago?
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What was the reason the ancestors were exiled?
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What was a good method of finding out about your ancestors before technology was available?
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Who were the Stilton's really the ancestors of?
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Where were Selena's ancestors from?
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What was the name of the place where Tulugaq's and Ujurak's ancestors met?
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Who are the ancestors of domestic cats?
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Why were Francis Salvador's ancestors expelled from Portugal?
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forefather; forerunner; forebear; grandfather
descendant; children
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