Ancestor

An ancestor is a family member who lived a long time ago, like a great-grandparent or great-great-grandparent, from whom you are related. They are part of your family's history.

Examples

• My teacher told us that our ancestors came from different countries and brought unique traditions to our families.
• In history class, we learned that our ancestors faced many challenges to build the lives we have today.
• When I looked at my family tree, I could see pictures of my ancestors from long ago, like great-great-grandparents.

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