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The opposite would be descendent. A synonym might be forefather.

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What is the opposite of ancestor?

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Could ancestor be the opposite of descendant?

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What the opposite of descendant?

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What is the opposite noun of heir?

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Is the boar the common ancestor of the pig?

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What is the opposite of word opposite?

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If you compare organisms with similar characteristics what indicates recent their common ancestor probably is?

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What is an antonym for opposite?

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