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ancestral

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Synonyms: ancestrial, ancestoral, ancestry, anastral, ancestrian, ancestorial, incestual

Antonyms: ancestrial, ancestoral, ancestry, anastral, ancestrian, ancestorial, incestual

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Adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, derived from, or possessed by, an [[ancestor]] or ancestors.

Noun

  1. An [[ancestor]] or [[forbear]].
  2. {{lb|en|India|law}} A [[descendant]] of one's ancestors.
  3. An elderly relative.
  4. {{lb|en|biology}} A [[genetic]] [[precursor]].
  5. A [[forerunner]]; One who was involved in an earlier version of something.
  6. An earlier [[version]] of something.
  7. The [[spirit]] of one's [[ancestor]].
  8. One who [[follow]]s, [[honor]]s, or is attracted to an ancestral [[tradition]].
  9. {{lb|en|logic}} A [[relationship]] in which something is a [[precursor]].

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