forefather

• Nom désignant un ancêtre, surtout masculin, d'une génération antérieure, souvent utilisé dans un contexte historique ou culturel.

A noun referring to an ancestor, especially a male one from an earlier generation, often used in a historical or cultural context.

1. AncestorB2formal

   A person from whom one is descended, especially one who lived a long time ago.

   ancêtre

   • Our forefathers built this nation with hard work and sacrifice.
   • He traced his lineage back to his forefathers in Ireland.
   • The traditions of our forefathers are still celebrated today.

   Synonymesancestorantecedentforebearprogenitor

2. Founder or pioneerC1formal

   A person who originates or establishes something, such as an institution or movement.

   précurseur, pionnier, fondateur

   • The forefathers of modern science laid the groundwork for today's discoveries.
   • The forefathers of the university established its core values.
   • They are considered the forefathers of the environmental movement.

   Synonymesarchitectcreatorfatherfounderinitiatororiginatorpioneer