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John Keenan
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What is the difference between an ancestor and parent? How do ancestors, parents, and child elements relate?

Guil talks about the concept of an ancestor in the video. I am having trouble understanding the difference between an ancestor and a parent element.

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rydavim
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rydavim
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You can think about it as being similar to the terminology used for people.

<body> <!-- ancestor (grandparent), but not parent -->
  <div> <!-- parent & ancestor -->
    <p>Hello, world!</p> <!-- child -->
    <p>Goodbye!</p> <!-- sibling -->
  </div>
</body>

So, your parent is one generation back, and your ancestors (grandparent, great-grandparent) are further back. It's the same with elements in this case.

Hopefully that helps, but let me know if you still have questions. Happy coding!

horacinis
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horacinis
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That is a GREAT explanation!

John Keenan
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rydavim,

Much appreciated. I get it now!