What is another word for forefather?
71 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ fˈɔːfɑːðə], [ fˈɔːfɑːðə], [ f_ˈɔː_f_ɑː_ð_ə]Table of Contents
Similar words for forefather:- ancestor (noun)
- ascendant (noun)
- father (noun)
- forebear (noun)
- forefather (noun)
- grandfather (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- parentage (noun)
- paternity (noun)
- progenitor (noun)
- sire (noun)
Synonyms for Forefather:
n.
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- precede,
- predecessor,
- antecedent,
- kin.
- sire.
- granddaddy,
- granddads,
- pap,
- grand-dad,
- grand father,
- granddad,
- paternal forebear,
- gramps,
- grandpa,
- grandpas,
- grandpappies,
- granddaddies,
- elder,
- grandpappy.
Antonyms for Forefather:
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n.
Hypernym for Forefather:
n.
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person
patriarch.
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person
Hyponym for Forefather:
n.
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person
ascendant, predecessor, ascendent, root, ancestor, antecedent.
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person