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ancestralidade

[ɐ̃.ses.tɾɐ.li.ˈda.dɨ]
nounfemininepl: ancestralidades
ancestrality
1. The quality or state of being ancestral; the condition of relating to or inherited from ancestors
The ancestrality of these traditions connects us to our heritage.
A ancestralidade dessas tradições nos conecta à nossa herança.
2. The lineage or descent from ancestors; the fact or nature of belonging to an ancestral line
She explored her family's ancestrality through genealogical research.
Ela explorou a ancestralidade de sua família através de pesquisa genealógica.
3. In anthropology and cultural studies: the connection to ancestral knowledge, practices, and spiritual traditions
Indigenous communities emphasize the ancestrality of their cultural practices.
As comunidades indígenas enfatizam a ancestralidade de suas práticas culturais.
Synonyms
herança ancestralascendêncialinhagemgenealogiaorigem
Antonyms
modernidadecontemporaneidadedescendência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ancestralidade
commonly used in academic and cultural contexts
São Paulo
ancestralidade
frequently used in scholarly discussions about indigenous heritage
Portugal
ancestralidade
formal term used in historical and anthropological contexts
Bahia/Northeast Brazil
ancestralidade
emphasized in discussions of African-Brazilian cultural heritage and traditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

raízes ancestrais (ancestral roots)
memória ancestral (ancestral memory)
sabedoria ancestral (ancestral wisdom)
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