ancestors

NOUN

family

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clan folk group house household people tribe

STRONG

ancestry birth blood brood children class descendants descent dynasty extraction forebears genealogy generations genre in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin menage ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

NOUN

menage

Synonyms

STRONG

ancestry birth blood brood children clan class descendants descent dynasty extraction folk forebears genealogy generations genre group house household in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree people progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system tribe

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

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The same forces that shaped our ancestors also shape us, and will shape our future.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

The primate species that are with us today are descended from these highly mobile ancestors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

But that would involve interaction with a lot of fluids, the very agent of transmission of Ebola, so Anoko reminds them how ancestors in their culture have foresight.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Our ancestors from 100 years ago—or even 100,000 years ago—would likely agree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

“Don’t be afraid, human youth. Several of your ancestors have used my back as a means of travel before. I know how to make your journey safe and prompt.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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