noun as in strong fondness

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ancestor, forebore

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Example:The ancestors of the royal family were honored in a special ceremony that celebrated their contributions to the nation.

Definition:A person from whom one is descended; specifically, a great-grandparent or a very distant relative in the traditional line of lineage.

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Example:The forebore's legacy lived on through the deeds of their descendant.

Definition:A person from whom one is descended; specifically, a great-grandparent or a very distant relative in the traditional line of lineage.

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