foremother

noun
UK: /ˈfɔːˌmʌðər/
US: /ˈfɔːrˌmʌðər/

  1. A female ancestor; a woman from whom you are descended.

    1. My foremother was a strong woman.
    2. She researched her family history and discovered a foremother who was a pioneer.

  2. A woman who is an important early influence in the development of something.

    1. She is a foremother of modern art.
    2. This writer is considered a foremother of the feminist literary movement, inspiring many.

Synonyms

ancestress predecessor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "foremother" in English means: A female ancestor; a woman from whom you are descended., A woman who is an important early influence in the development of something..

The phonetic transcription of "foremother" is /ˈfɔːˌmʌðər/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrˌmʌðər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foremother": ancestress, predecessor.

Example usage of "foremother": "My foremother was a strong woman.". More examples on the page.