grandparents
Two generations back
Grandparents are the parents of one's parents—maternal grandparents on the mother's side, paternal on the father's.
The term often carries associations of wisdom, indulgence, and family history: My grandparents spoiled me rotten.
Grandparents may serve as primary caregivers when parents are absent or unable.
Female elder relative
- grandpaParent's father
- nanaInformal term for grandmother
- papaInformal term for father
- grannyInformal term for grandmother
abuela · abuelo · nonna · babushka · mamie · gran · gramps · bubbe
Those from whom one descends
- forebearsAncestral family members
- progenitorsOriginal ancestors of a lineage
- genealogyStudy of family descent
- ancestryFamily line of descent
bloodline · roots · foremothers · forefathers · family tree · heritage · lineage · pedigree
Objects passed through family lines
- recipesInstructions for preparing dishes
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- storiesAccounts or building levels
rituals · family history · keepsakes · photo albums · traditions · handcrafts · quilts · family Bible
Oldest in a group
- retireesPeople finished working permanently
- pensionersRetired benefit recipients
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- octogenariansPeople in their eighties
nonagenarians · centenarians · aged · silver-haired · old-timers · greybeards · white-haired · wrinkled
Guidance on decisions
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
- proverbsTraditional wisdom capsules
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
insight · lessons · teachings · counsel · stories · sayings · patience · perspective
Those who tend others
- babysittersTemporary child caregivers
- guardiansThose who protect others
- mentorsExperienced advisers to learners
- storytellersPeople who narrate tales
spoilers · nurturers · childminders · confidants · playmates · supporters · protectors · teachers
grandma
Female elder relative
granny · abuela · abuelo · nonna · babushka · mamie · gran · gramps · bubbe
ancestors
Those from whom one descends
- forebearsAncestral family members
- progenitorsOriginal ancestors of a lineage
- genealogyStudy of family descent
ancestry · bloodline · roots · foremothers · forefathers · family tree · heritage · lineage · pedigree · matriarchs
heirlooms
Objects passed through family lines
- recipesInstructions for preparing dishes
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
stories · rituals · family history · keepsakes · photo albums · traditions · handcrafts · quilts · family Bible · oral history
seniors
Oldest in a group
- retireesPeople finished working permanently
- pensionersRetired benefit recipients
- elderlyAdvanced in age
octogenarians · nonagenarians · centenarians · aged · silver-haired · old-timers · greybeards · white-haired · wrinkled · gray-haired
advice
Guidance on decisions
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
- proverbsTraditional wisdom capsules
guidance · insight · lessons · teachings · counsel · stories · sayings · patience · perspective · values
caregivers
Those who tend others
- babysittersTemporary child caregivers
- guardiansThose who protect others
- mentorsExperienced advisers to learners
storytellers · spoilers · nurturers · childminders · confidants · playmates · supporters · protectors · teachers · advisors
- familymother, father, siblings, son, brother
- family membersmother, father, sister, brother, son
- family termsnuclear family, mothers, extended family, fathers, son
- family bondslove, trust, sibling bond, loyalty, marriage
- supportsupport, emotional support, moral support, support group, stand by
- Wholesome thingskindness, love, family, friendship, honesty
grandparentsgrandchildren
Offspring of offspring
grandsons · granddaughters · great-grandchildren · descendants · progeny
- great grandparentsYour grandparents' parents
- grandparents houseOlder relatives' dwelling
- great great grandparentsAncestors four generations back
- grandparent scamFraud targeting seniors via fake relatives
- grandparent rightsElders' legal visitation claims
- Grandparents DayHoliday honoring older relatives
grandparent, grandparenting, great-grandparents, grandparented, grandparental