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forefather

 

[ หˆfษ”หหŒfษ‘หรฐษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

founder

A person who founds or establishes an important institution or idea.

Synonyms

founder, originator, pioneer

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antepassado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorfahre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ leluhur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐั‰ัƒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przodek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅ–ๅ…ˆ (ใใ›ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ancรชtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antepasado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ƒ (josang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅ–ๅ…ˆ (zว”xiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prednik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forfaรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐ-ะฑะฐะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜ (ts'inap'ari)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™cdad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antepasado

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,036 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.