Meaning & Definition of Forefather in English
English⟶
Forefather
/fɔrfɑðər/
noun
1. The founder of a family
- "Keep the faith of our forefathers"
synonym:
- forefather,
- father,
- sire
2. Person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group
- "Our forefathers brought forth a great nation"
synonym:
- forefather