noun
progenitor
Progenitor (noun) means a forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
noun
1
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
2
A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
3
An ancestral form of a species.
4
A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
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Etymology
From Middle English progenitour, from Anglo-Norman progenitour, Middle French progeniteur (Modern French progéniteur), and their etymon Latin prōgenitor, from prōgenitus, perfect participle of prōgignere (“to beget”), itself from prō- (“forth”) + gignere (“to beget”). By surface analysis, pro- (“prior, fore-”) + genitor.
Rhymes for progenitor
editor
suitor
monitor
traitor
visitor
janitor
auditor
creditor
capacitor
solicitor
inhibitor
competitor
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of progenitor?
"progenitor" (noun) means a forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
What are the different meanings of progenitor?
"progenitor" has 3 main meanings: 1. A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors; 2. A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended; 3. An ancestral form of a species.