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progenitor in Danish

progenitor in Danish is forfader, stamfader, grundlægger — progenitor means a forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.

progenitor in Danish

forfader
noun
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
stamfader
noun
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
grundlægger
noun
(figuratively) Someone who originates something.
stifter
noun
(figuratively) Someone who originates something.

What does "progenitor" mean?

  1. noun A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
  2. noun A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
  3. noun An ancestral form of a species.
  4. noun A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
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What is "progenitor" in Danish?

"progenitor" in Danish is forfader, stamfader, grundlægger. progenitor means: A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.

Are there other ways to say "progenitor" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 4 translations listed for "progenitor": forfader, stamfader, grundlægger, stifter.

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