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forebears

noun

/ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

Meaning

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

We must honor the traditions of our forebears.

ancestors, forefathers, predecessors, progenitors, ancestry

descendants, successors

honor forebears, wisdom of forebears, traditions of forebears

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Evil or morally bad behavior.

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth