
Forefather
Historical Respect
Use 'forefather' to express respect for ancestors' historical achievements or struggles.

We owe our modern rights to the vision of our forefathers.
Generational Distance
'Forefather' implies a distant past, not a recent ancestor like a grandfather.

The traditions left by our forefathers are still followed centuries later.
Male Ancestors
Although 'forefather' can refer to both genders, it traditionally signifies male ancestors.

Inherited skills, such as craftsmanship, are often attributed to our forefathers.
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AncestorAntecedentForbearFounderOriginatorPatriarchPredecessorProgenitor
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