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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

a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor

a possible situation or sequence of events

money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

A common strategy for investing in different sectors or increasing income variety

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette