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ancestor

noun

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

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Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
R
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
A2

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ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ

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noun

  1. Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

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