ancestral
Example Sentences
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Brazil's top court struck down a law on Thursday that limits Indigenous people's rights to their ancestral lands, the latest twist in a long legal battle over native territory.
From Barron's
His ancestral family home is Blenheim Palace in Woodstock – Sir Winston's birthplace - which is owned and managed by Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation.
From BBC
The UN body hopes this push will help make ancestral practices more compatible with modern healthcare systems.
From Barron's
The Constitutional Court said the Nama had an inalienable right to their ancestral land and the rights to the minerals there.
From BBC
Military aficionados will love the jargon and tech, and Mr. Wilson does a masterly job of combining Native American experience and ancestral connection with modern warfare for a satisfying resolution.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
