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Meaning of grandparent
A parent of one's parent.
Etymology of grandparent
The word "grandparent" comes from the combination of "grand" (meaning great or large) and "parent" (meaning a father or mother), with "grand" likely derived from Old French "grand" meaning large or great, and "parent" from Old French "parent" meaning father or mother, which is itself derived from Latin "parens" meaning parent
Synonyms
Definitions
- The parent of one's parent
- * A person's grandparent is the mother or father of one of their parents
Usage Examples
- My grandparents live in a small town by the sea
- * She spent her summer vacation with her grandparents
- * His grandparents were immigrants who came to this country seeking a better life