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ancestor [ˈænsestəɐ, Am -sestɚ] N

1. ancestor (forebear):

пре́док m

прароди́тель m

our ancestors

на́ши пре́дки

2. ancestor (prototype, forerunner):

проо́браз m

прототи́п m

Usage examples with ancestors

our ancestors

на́ши пре́дки

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English

But we can understand that just as our arrival depended upon our simian ancestors, likewise the "bermensch" is depending upon us. en.wikipedia.org

Prayers, libations to honor ancestors, historical readings, and feasts mark observances. en.wikipedia.org

This is because of decades of keeping it in the family with common ancestors appearing repeatedly in the distant pedigree. en.wikipedia.org

It is also used to refer to spirits, including the household deities, deceased ancestors, nature-spirits nymphs and "diwatas" (dryads). en.wikipedia.org

Also, paraphyletic groups are involved in evolutionary transitions, the development of the first tetrapods from their ancestors for example. en.wikipedia.org

For harmony between the living and the dead, vital for a trouble-free life, the ancestors must be shown respect through ritual and animal sacrifice. en.wikipedia.org

Blessed ancestors have sometimes received sisiutl's help when he transforms himself into an invincible war canoe, and sometimes into a magic belt with which to gird oneself against all dangers. en.wikipedia.org

They are considered ancestors of the ammonoids, as well as of the coleoids (octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and the extinct belemnites). en.wikipedia.org

It is believed that the ancestors watch over their progeny to stop them from doing mischief. en.wikipedia.org

The ancestors that have nothing sacrificed to them may become hungry and cause bad luck for their neglectful family. en.wikipedia.org

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