1. in a way that relates to or is inherited from one’s ancestors

Examples

• The family has lived ancestrally in this region for over 300 years.
• These traditions have been passed down ancestrally through many generations.
• The land belongs ancestrally to the indigenous tribe.
• She is ancestrally connected to Scottish royalty.
• The customs are ancestrally rooted in ancient practices.
• They trace their lineage ancestrally back to medieval times.