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ancestors

USAN-ses-turz/ˈæn.sɛs.tɚz/UKAN-ses-tuhz/ˈæn.sɛs.təz/

2 meanings of ancestors

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of ancestor. Use this form when talking about more than one person you are descended from.

    Her ancestors came to this country by ship long ago.

    We learned about our ancestors during the family reunion.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of ancestor used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
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ancestors is a form of ancestor

ancestor, noun: A family member from long ago that you are descended from. Full entry

Forms
ancestorancestors plural
Spelling
ancestor → ancestors: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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