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ancestors N

ancestors

line of ancestors

ancestor <an ancestor; ancestors> N

ancestor element N COMPUT

ancestor worship REL

cult ancestor

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It was a personal connection of the decedents to their ancestors.
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Bacteriophages, and microbial organisms, can be frozen in stasis, facilitating comparison of evolved strains to ancestors.
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He lived quietly and avoided society; yet like his ancestors he was a member of the Genevan representative council, and gave much attention to public affairs.
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Also, paraphyletic groups are involved in evolutionary transitions, the development of the first tetrapods from their ancestors for example.
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They are considered ancestors of the ammonoids, as well as of the coleoids (octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and the extinct belemnites).
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The ancestors that have nothing sacrificed to them may become hungry and cause bad luck for their neglectful family.
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The latter two do not have any suffixes as they have different middle names than their ancestors, great-great-grand-uncle, and cousins.
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One can go on a yatra for a variety of reasons, including festivals, to perform rituals for one's ancestors, or to obtain good karma.
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Prayers, libations to honor ancestors, historical readings, and feasts mark observances.
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It is believed that the ancestors watch over their progeny to stop them from doing mischief.
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