Forefather: meaning, definitions and examples
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forefather
[ หfษหหfษหรฐษr ]
family history
An ancestor, especially a male one, from whom a person is descended.
Synonyms
ancestor, patriarch, progenitor
Examples of usage
- He is considered the forefather of modern genetics.
- Our forefathers paved the way for future generations.
- The forefathers of the nation fought for independence.
- She is proud of her forefathers who immigrated to this country.
- The forefathers of the company established a strong reputation.
founder
A person who founds or establishes an important institution or idea.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is often regarded as the forefather of modern democracy.
- The forefather of the company built it from the ground up.
- Our forefathers in the field of science made groundbreaking discoveries.
- The forefather of the movement inspired many to join.
Translations
Translations of the word "forefather" in other languages:
๐ต๐น antepassado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช Vorfahre
๐ฎ๐ฉ leluhur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ przodek
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅๅ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท ancรชtre
๐ช๐ธ antepasado
๐น๐ท ata
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์ (josang)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ pลedek
๐ธ๐ฐ predok
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅๅ (zวxiฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ prednik
๐ฎ๐ธ forfaรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐ-ะฑะฐะฑะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแแ แ (ts'inap'ari)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษcdad
๐ฒ๐ฝ antepasado
Word origin
The term 'forefather' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of 'fore-' meaning 'before' and 'father'. It initially referred to an ancestor or progenitor, often in a familial or societal context. Over time, the term expanded to include founders or pioneers who laid the groundwork for significant institutions or ideas. Today, 'forefather' is commonly used to honor those who came before us and paved the way for future generations.
See also: before, forecastle, foreman, foremost, forepart, forest, forever.