forebear

noun
UK: /ˈfɔːbeə(r)/
US: /ˈfɔːrber/

  1. A person from an earlier time who was part of your family.

    1. My forebear was a farmer, working hard every day of his life.
    2. We honor our forebear, remembering all the good they did for our community.

  2. An ancestor or someone who came before you in a job or position.

    1. His forebear in the company was very successful man.
    2. The current leader follows the example set by his forebear, a great reformer.

Synonyms

ancestor predecessor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forebear" in English means: A person from an earlier time who was part of your family., An ancestor or someone who came before you in a job or position..

The phonetic transcription of "forebear" is /ˈfɔːbeə(r)/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrber/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forebear": ancestor, predecessor.

Example usage of "forebear": "My forebear was a farmer, working hard every day of his life.". More examples on the page.