ancestress

noun
UK: /ˈænsestrəs/
US: /ˈænsestrəs/

  1. A female ancestor.

    1. My ancestress came from Ireland. [ ] [ ]
    2. The historian traced her family back to a notable ancestress of the 18th century. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

foremother

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "ancestress": foremother.

Example usage of "ancestress": "My ancestress came from Ireland.". More examples on the page.