ancestor

UK
/ˈæn.ses.tə/
US
/ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/
ancestorsubstantiv
ancestors
Pl.
UK
/ˈæn.ses.tə/
US
/ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/
Übersetzungen
She discovered that her ancestor was a famous explorer.
Elle a découvert que son ancêtre était un explorateur célèbre.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
ancêtreAu sens de prédécesseur ou de modèle antérieur.
ancêtreEn biologie, pour un organisme dont d’autres espèces sont issues.
Definitionen
A person from whom one is descended, typically one more remote than a grandparent.
She discovered that her ancestor was a famous explorer.
An early type of animal or plant from which others have evolved.
The fossil is believed to be an ancestor of modern birds.
A precursor or forerunner of something.
The ancient manuscript is considered an ancestor of the modern novel.
ancestoradjektiv
UK
/ˈæn.ses.tə/
US
/ˈænˌsɛs.tɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "ancestor worship").
Übersetzungen
Ancestor worship is practiced in various cultures around the world.
Le culte ancestral est pratiqué dans diverses cultures à travers le monde.
Definitionen
Relating to or characteristic of ancestors; ancestral (used before another noun).
Ancestor worship is practiced in various cultures around the world.