noun
forefather
Forefather (noun) means an ancestor.
noun
1
An ancestor.
2
A cultural ancestor; one who originated an idea or tradition.
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Etymology
From Middle English forefader, forfader, vorvader, from Old English forefæder (“forefather”), but possibly also merged with Old Norse forfaðir. Equivalent to fore- + father. Compare Dutch voorvader (“forefather”), German Vorvater, Vorfahr (“forefather”), Danish forfader (“forefather”), Swedish förfader (“forefather”).
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What is the meaning of forefather?
"forefather" (noun) means an ancestor.
What are the different meanings of forefather?
"forefather" has 2 main meanings: 1. An ancestor; 2. A cultural ancestor; one who originated an idea or tradition.