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ancestral
adjective an·ces·tral \an-ˈses-trəl\
Definition of ANCESTRAL
: of, relating to, or inherited from an ancestor <ancestral estates>
— an·ces·tral·ly \-trə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ANCESTRAL
15th century
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ANCESTRAL Defined for Kids
ancestral
adjective an·ces·tral \an-ˈse-strəl\
Definition of ANCESTRAL for Kids
: of, relating to, or coming from an ancestor <They visited their ancestral home.>
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