ancestor
noun C1
Plain meaning
a person in your family from long ago
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a person in your family from long ago in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed ancestor during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that common ancestor can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
common ancestordistant ancestorhuman ancestor
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “common ancestor”.