Meaning & use
forefather
An ancestor, especially one regarded as a founder of a family, nation, or tradition.
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The nation's forefathers drafted a constitution that still governs the country today.
She traced her forefathers back to a small village in Ireland.
A note on using this word
Forefather is usually used in the plural and appears mainly in formal or historical writing rather than everyday conversation.
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