noun
roots
roots
noun
1
A person's family background, heritage, or place of origin.
"She traveled to Poland to reconnect with her roots."
"Despite his fame, he never forgot his roots."
How to Use Roots
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhere someone or something originally comes from.
Common pairings
family roots
go back to your roots
grass roots
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She traveled to Poland to reconnect with her _____.