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grandparent.

The parent of someone's parent.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/General-American/ˈɡɹæn(d)pæɹənt/General-American
  1. The parent of someone's parent.

Where this word comes from

From grand- + parent. Compare French grand-parent.

verb/ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/General-American/ˈɡɹæn(d)pæɹənt/General-American
  1. Synonym of grandfather.

Where this word comes from

From grand- + parent. Compare French grand-parent.

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