Synonyms for Ancestral

Verb Another word for ancestral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ancestral refers to something that has been passed down from one's ancestors or older relatives.

Synonyms & similar words

patrimonial transmissible hereditary hereditary inherited paternal maternal familial forefatherly foremotherly genetic inborn innate intrinsic inherent traditional old antique vintage historic archaic outmoded ancient

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