Translation meaning & definition of the word "forefather" into German language

noun

1. The founder of a family

• "Keep the faith of our forefathers"

synonym:
• forefather
,
• father
,
• sire

1. Der gründer einer familie

• "Behalte den glauben unserer vorfahren"

Synonym:
• Urvater
,
• Vater

2. Person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group

• "Our forefathers brought forth a great nation"

synonym:
• forefather

2. Person aus einer früheren zeit, die zur tradition einer gruppe beigetragen hat

• "Unsere vorfahren haben eine große nation hervorgebracht"

Synonym:
• Urvater