What is another word for great-great-grandmother?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪtɡɹˈe͡ɪtɡɹˈandmʌðə] (IPA)

The term "great-great-grandmother" is quite a mouthful. Luckily, there are a few alternatives that can be used to describe this ancestor in a more succinct way. One option is simply "fourth great-grandmother." Another possibility is "maternal/paternal great-great-grandmother," specifying which side of the family she belongs to. In some cultures, the term "ancestress" is used to describe female ancestors, which can apply to a great-great-grandmother. Additionally, terms like "foremother," "matriarch," or "ancestor" can be used to describe any female ancestor, including a great-great-grandmother. Whichever term is used, it is important to remember and honor those who came before us and contributed to our lineage.

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  • I've never had a grandmother, a great-grandmother, nor a great-great-grandmother. I never even had a mother. I have certainly missed a great deal of love thereby, but fortune has compensated me by not giving me the capacity to hate anyone, neither nations nor individuals. If candlesticks and church bells have been plundered from my ancestors, then I'm only grateful that I'm so ignorant about genealogy.
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