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great-grandfather

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/biˈzavu/bi·sa·vô

Definition

1

The father of one's grandparent.

Usage examples

My great-grandfather emigrated to Brazil in the 19th century.
I still have a vague memory of my paternal great-grandfather.

Common combinations

paternal great-grandfathermaternal great-grandfatherphotograph of great-grandfather