Use 'grandparent' to express a lineage or family tie, indicating respect and affection for elder family members. My grandparents shared stories from their youth.
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Cultural Respect
In many cultures, grandparents are highly respected figures; speaking of them often carries a tone of veneration. In our family, the grandparents are the keepers of tradition.
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Maternal or Paternal
Distinguish which side of the family by saying 'maternal grandparents' for your mother's parents or 'paternal grandparents' for your father's. We're visiting my paternal grandparents this weekend.