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caminho ancestral

[kah-MEE-nyoo ahn-ses-TRAHL]
noun phrasemasculinepl: caminhos ancestrais
ancestral path
1. A traditional route, way of life, or cultural practice passed down through generations from ancestors
The indigenous people continue to walk the ancestral path of their forebears.
Os povos indígenas continuam a trilhar o caminho ancestral de seus antepassados.
2. A spiritual or metaphorical journey connected to one's heritage and family lineage
She sought to reconnect with her ancestral path through cultural studies.
Ela procurou se reconectar com seu caminho ancestral através de estudos culturais.
Synonyms
trilha ancestralcaminho dos antepassadosherança ancestraltradição ancestral
Antonyms
caminho modernoruptura com a tradição

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho ancestral
Common usage in cultural and spiritual contexts
Portugal
caminho ancestral
Standard usage, often in historical and genealogical discussions
São Paulo
caminho dos antepassados
Alternative, more colloquial variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir o caminho ancestral
honrar o caminho ancestral
retornar ao caminho ancestral
perder o caminho ancestral
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