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forefather in Italian

forefather in Italian is antenato, ascendente, avo — forefather means an ancestor.

forefather in Italian

antenato

noun

An ancestor.

ascendente

noun

An ancestor.

avo

noun

An ancestor.

progenitore

noun

An ancestor.

What does "forefather" mean?

noun An ancestor.
noun A cultural ancestor; one who originated an idea or tradition.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "forefather" in Italian?

"forefather" in Italian is antenato, ascendente, avo. forefather means: An ancestor.

Are there other ways to say "forefather" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "forefather": antenato, ascendente, avo, progenitore.

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