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antecursor — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • forerunner noun A runner at the front or ahead.
  • scout noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.

Senses

antecursor is used for these senses in English:

forerunner — full definition

  1. noun A runner at the front or ahead.
  2. noun By extension, a non-competitor who leads out the competitors on to the circuit, or who runs/rides the course prior to competitor trials, usually testing or checking the way.
  3. noun A precursor or harbinger, a warning ahead.
  4. noun A forebear, an ancestor, a predecessor.

scout — full definition

  1. noun A person sent ahead to gather information, especially about an enemy or unfamiliar territory.
  2. noun A person who searches for talented individuals on behalf of a team or organization.
  3. noun A member of a youth organization focused on outdoor skills, teamwork, and community service.
  4. verb To explore an area or assess a situation in advance, especially to gather information.

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