46 Synonyms for Ancestor: antecedent

ancestor (46 synonym found)

Ancestor has 46 synonyms. The top synonyms for ancestor are antecedent, predecessor, precedent, fugleman, frontiersman, guide, scout, announcer and 38 more. Another word for ancestor is antecedent. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for ancestor?

A common synonym for ancestor is antecedent. Other synonyms include predecessor, precedent, fugleman, frontiersman.

How many synonyms does ancestor have?

Ancestor has 46 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does ancestor mean?

(n): one from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a fore father; (Biology) An earlier type; a progenitor Example: "this fossil

Definition of ancestor:

(n) : one from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a fore father; (Biology) An earlier type; a progenitor

"this fossil animal is regarded as the ancestor of the horse."

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