primogenitors

noun

plural of primogenitor
as in ancestors
a person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent the family held a huge reunion to mark the 200th anniversary of their primogenitors' arrival in America

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  1. ancestors
  2. grandfathers
  3. fathers
Noun
  • Those with the funds to file a court case, essentially suing the Italian state for sexism against their female ancestors, are likely to win, but legal action is lengthy and costly.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, this benefit must reach everyone, not only those whose ancestors match the reference sets from past decades.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ancestors
Noun
  • Sorrell, whose grandfathers both played in the majors, slugged 23 home runs and 20 doubles in 56 games while drawing 33 walks and striking out 61 times.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Growing up in Syracuse, Shattuck watched his great-grandfather and both grandfathers getting their suits made at Frank and Carl Cesta’s shop.
    — jeanne malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026
Definition of grandfathers
Noun
  • Kirkman was part of a summer cohort alongside other Atlanta fathers.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Economists and other social scientists have long recognized that mothers spend more time than fathers on childcare, even when both parents work full time.
    — Kristy Buzard, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fathers
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