forefather

noun
UK: /ˈfɔːˌfɑː.ðər/
US: /ˈfɔːrˌfɑː.ðər/

  1. A person from the past who is part of your family.

    1. My forefather came to America a long time ago.
    2. The stories of our forefather inspire us to live better lives, with honor.

  2. An ancestor, especially a distant one; a person from an earlier time who influenced something or someone in the present.

    1. The people respected their forefather.
    2. We should respect our forefather and their achievements.

Synonyms

ancestor predecessor forebear

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forefather" in English means: A person from the past who is part of your family., An ancestor, especially a distant one; a person from an earlier time who influenced something or someone in the present..

The phonetic transcription of "forefather" is /ˈfɔːˌfɑː.ðər/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrˌfɑː.ðər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forefather": ancestor, predecessor, forebear.

Example usage of "forefather": "My forefather came to America a long time ago.". More examples on the page.