forefather (Meaning)
forefather (n)
the founder of a family
person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group
forefather (n.)
One who precedes another in the line of genealogy in any degree, but usually in a remote degree; an ancestor.
Synonyms & Antonyms of forefather
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Synonyms:
- predecessor
- ancestry
- patriarch
- grandsire
- ancestress
- antecessor
- sire
- antecedents
- foremother
- matriarch
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forefather Sentence Examples
- Our forefather, a renowned explorer, ventured into uncharted territories centuries ago.
- The forefather of the Anderson lineage established a prosperous family business that has thrived for generations.
- The wisdom and teachings of our forefathers guide us through life's challenges.
- The forefather of modern medicine, Hippocrates, is known as the "Father of Medicine."
- The works of William Shakespeare, our literary forefather, continue to inspire and entertain audiences today.
- The forefather of the computer revolution, Charles Babbage, laid the foundation for today's technology.
- The forefather of the environmental movement, John Muir, advocated for the preservation of our natural world.
- The forefather of the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr., led the fight for equality and justice.
- The forefather of the space race, Yuri Gagarin, became the first human to travel to outer space.
- We honor the memory of our forefathers, who paved the way for our present and future.
FAQs About the word forefather
the founder of a family, person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some groupOne who precedes another in the line of genealogy in a
grandfather, father,ancestor, primogenitor, forbear,progenitor, grandmother, forebear, forebearer,predecessor
family, family, children, descendent, descendent,descendant, descendant, children, daughter, lineage
Our forefather, a renowned explorer, ventured into uncharted territories centuries ago.
The forefather of the Anderson lineage established a prosperous family business that has thrived for generations.
The wisdom and teachings of our forefathers guide us through life's challenges.
The forefather of modern medicine, Hippocrates, is known as the "Father of Medicine."
