That can mean the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling, friend or even a pet.
From the time.com
In most cases, a grandparent is going to give better advice than a psychologist.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Almost a quarter of the current population has at least one foreign grandparent.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Doubtless someone will spot a parent, grandparent, uncle or some other relative.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
That might be a grandparent, parent, child, another relative, or a close friend.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
A grandparent in the movie is selfish, something that could dismay little ones.
From the freep.com
The stay-home parent could be the husband or the wife, or indeed a grandparent.
From the economist.com
One of the classic depictions of a grandparent appears in this much-loved book.
From the guardian.co.uk
So many of our students have at least one grandparent who is a Holocaust survivor.
From the jewishnews.net.au
More examples
A parent of your father or mother
Grandparents are the father or mother of a person's own father and/or mother. Everyone who is not a chimera has a maximum of four genetic grandparents, eight genetic great-grandparents, sixteen genetic great-great-grandparents, etc. ...
The parent of someone's parent
(Grandparents) To dreaam{sic} of meeting your grandparents and conversing with them, you will meet with difficulties that will be hard to surmount, but by following good advice you will overcome many barriers.
(GRANDPARENTS) Family traditions, established values, or things that have withstood the test of time / Innate wisdom; aging; maturity; unconditional love; patience / Personal feelings connected with your actual grandparents
Means a holder, insured or annuitant who has one or more grandchildren biologically or through legal adoption or step-grandchildren.
N.: Something so simple, even a child can operate it.