forefather
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/ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/
English
Definitions
noun
- Ancestor.Wp
- Cultural ancestor; one who originated an idea or tradition.
Related words
Synonyms
fathersireprogenitorancestorforthfathergrandfatherforebearerauncestorforeparentgrandancestoreldfathertrancestorgrandcestorgrandmotherancestrixantecessor