Forebears: meaning, definitions and examples

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forebears

[ ˈfɔːbɛːz ]

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family history

Forebears refer to ancestors or relatives who came before you in your family tree.

Synonyms

ancestors, forerunners, precursors

Examples of usage

I am proud of my forebears who worked hard to build a better future for us.
Exploring the history of my forebears has been a fascinating journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "forebears" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antepassados

🇮🇳 पूर्वज

🇩🇪 Vorfahren

🇮🇩 nenek moyang

🇺🇦 предки

🇵🇱 przodkowie

🇯🇵 先祖 (せんぞ)

🇫🇷 ancêtres

🇪🇸 antepasados

🇹🇷 atalar

🇰🇷 조상 (josang)

🇸🇦 أسلاف

🇨🇿 předci

🇸🇰 predkovia

🇨🇳 祖先 (zǔxiān)

🇸🇮 predniki

🇮🇸 forfeður

🇰🇿 ата-баба

🇬🇪 წინაპრები (ts'inap'rebi)

🇦🇿 əcdadlar

🇲🇽 antepasados

Word origin

The word 'forebears' originated from Middle English 'foreberen' in the late 13th century, meaning 'to go before.' Over time, it evolved to refer to ancestors or relatives who came before in a family line. The concept of acknowledging and honoring one's forebears is prevalent in many cultures around the world, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting one's roots.