What does Ancestor mean?

Forefathers (Ancestor) For example: "Honor ancestor dem. (Honor the ancestors.)"

Where does the slang word Ancestor come from?

Ancestor is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Ancestor

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Forefathers (Ancestor)

"Honor ancestor dem. (Honor the ancestors.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Ancestors 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Vadzimu (ancestors)

"Vadzimu vanotichengeta (ancestors protect us)"

Ancestors 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Forefathers (Forefathers)

"Our ancestors wise (Our ancestors were wise)"

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