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forefather

noun

/ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

Meaning

an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation

Our forefathers fought for independence.

ancestor, progenitor, patriarch, predecessor

descendant, successor

great forefathers, our forefathers, nation’s forefathers

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

A brief statement of the main points of something.

Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.

A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.

The central and most important part of something, forming the basis for its activity and growth; in...