progenitor in German
progenitor in German is Ahn, Vorfahr, Vorfahre — progenitor means a forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
progenitor in German
Ahn
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
Vorfahr
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
Vorfahre
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
Stammvater
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
Urahn
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
Vorfahr
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
Vorfahre
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
Vorfahr
(biology) An ancestral form of a species.
Vorfahre
(biology) An ancestral form of a species.
Vorläufer
(figuratively) A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
Erzeuger
(figuratively) Someone who originates something.
Erzeugerin
(figuratively) Someone who originates something.
What does "progenitor" mean?
- noun A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
- noun A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
- noun An ancestral form of a species.
- noun A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
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What is "progenitor" in German?
"progenitor" in German is Ahn, Vorfahr, Vorfahre. progenitor means: A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
Are there other ways to say "progenitor" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "progenitor": Ahn, Vorfahr, Vorfahre, Stammvater, Urahn, Vorläufer.
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