apical ancestor en · NOUN
Meanings
- In kinship and descent, a common ancestor from whom a lineage or clan may trace its descent. The ancestor who is at the apex of the genealogy.
- For clans, a common ancestor, who may be real, fictionalized, or a nonhuman totem.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| apical ancestors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
ru родонача́льник (common ancestor) · pt ancestral apical (common ancestor)