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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
noun
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
Vorfahr
noun
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
Vorfahre
noun
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
Stammvater
noun
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
Urahn
noun
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
Vorfahr
noun
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
Vorfahre
noun
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
Vorfahr
noun
(biology) An ancestral form of a species.
Vorfahre
noun
(biology) An ancestral form of a species.
Vorläufer
noun
(figuratively) A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
Erzeuger
noun
(figuratively) Someone who originates something.
Erzeugerin
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 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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