CEFR B1

ancestral

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or inherited from ancestors.

Examples

She felt a strong connection to her ancestral homeland.
The museum displayed ancestral artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Synonyms: hereditary, familial, foregone, patrimonial

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ancestral (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ænˈsɛstrəl/

Definition

Relating to or inherited from ancestors.

Examples

She felt a strong connection to her ancestral homeland.
The museum displayed ancestral artifacts from ancient civilizations.
He inherited his ancestral lands after his grandfather's passing.

Synonyms of ancestral

Words with a similar meaning to ancestral:

hereditary
familial
foregone
patrimonial

Antonyms of ancestral

Words with the opposite meaning to ancestral:

modern
contemporary
descendant

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