ancestral

adjective
UK: /ænˈsestrəl/
US: /ænˈsestrəl/

  1. Relating to or inherited from ancestors.

    1. This is my ancestral home. [ ] [ ]
    2. We visited the ancestral lands of our people, feeling deeply connected to our history. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having existed for many generations.

    1. The ancestral traditions are important. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tribe maintained their ancestral customs despite pressure to assimilate. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hereditary family forefather

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ancestral" in English means: Relating to or inherited from ancestors., Having existed for many generations..

The phonetic transcription of "ancestral" is /ænˈsestrəl/ in British English and /ænˈsestrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ancestral": hereditary, family, forefather.

Example usage of "ancestral": "This is my ancestral home.". More examples on the page.