grandparent
UK: ˈɡrænpeərənt | US: ˈɡrænperənt
n. a parent of one's father or mother; a grandfather or grandmother.
The word "grandparent" combines "grand," derived from Latin grandis (meaning "large" or "great"), with "parent," from Latin parens (meaning "mother or father"). The term emerged in English around the early 19th century to denote a generational step above parents, emphasizing the hierarchical and respectful connotation of "grand" to signify seniority. This logical construction mirrors similar familial terms like "grandfather" and "grandmother."
My grandparent told me stories about their childhood during the war.
She visits her grandparent every summer in the countryside.
Becoming a grandparent brought him immense joy.
The photo album contained pictures of her grandparent as a young adult.
They inherited a antique clock from their grandparent.