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'ancestor' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'ancestor' with 14 example sentences.


ancestor noun

: someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)


  • All humans on Earth are descended from a common ancestor.
  • Our ancestors came to this country 150 years ago.
  • Where are your ancestors from?
  • My ancestors hoped to find political asylum.
  • His ancestors are from here.
  • Your ancestors are buried at this church.
  • My ancestor was a Mongolian horseman.
  • Our ancestors knew how to read the stars.
  • He has no knowledge of the language of his ancestors.
  • English and German share a common ancestor.
  • Their clothes are quite like those of our ancestors.
  • Our ancestors developed massive jaws as a result of constant combat.
  • Our family has some distinguished ancestors.
  • Your crimes have desecrated your ancestors' graves.
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