ANCESTOR Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
ancestor.
(exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word ancestor. (close relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word ancestor. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ANCESTOR
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | antecedent | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 2 | forebear | nounn | ||||
| 3 | forefather | nounn | ||||
| 4 | predecessor | nounn | ||||
| 5 | forerunner | nounn | ||||
| 6 | progenitor | nounn | ||||
| 7 | ascendant | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 8 | ascendent | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 9 | origin | nounn | ||||
| 10 | reflex | nounn | ||||
| 11 | root | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | source | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For ANCESTOR
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
ancestor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
relative
antecedent
father
forebear
forefather
foremother
forerunner
mother
parent
precursor
predecessor
progenitor
relation
