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

noun

1. The founder of a family

• "Keep the faith of our forefathers"

synonym:
• forefather
,
• father
,
• sire

1. 家族の創設者

• "「先祖の信仰を守る」"

同義語:
• 先祖
,
• 父親

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. 一部のグループが共有する伝統に貢献した以前の人

• "「私たちの祖先は素晴らしい国をもたらしました」"

同義語:
• 先祖

Examples of using

Do you know your forefather?

あなたの祖先をご存知ですか。