Forefather
noun
An ancestor, especially a man, from many generations in the past.
Our forefathers fought for the freedom we enjoy today.
Often appears as...
- my forefather
- our forefathers
noun
One of the original settlers or founders of a community or country.
He's viewed as one of the forefathers of modern science.
Often appears as...
- forefathers of democracy
- forefathers of the nation
Usage tips
Historical
noun
An ancestor, especially a man, from many generations in the past.
Our forefathers fought for the freedom we enjoy today.
Often appears as...
- my forefather
- our forefathers
noun
One of the original settlers or founders of a community or country.
He's viewed as one of the forefathers of modern science.
Often appears as...
- forefathers of democracy
- forefathers of the nation
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Respect
Use 'forefather' to express respect for ancestors' historical achievements or struggles.
We owe our modern rights to the vision of our forefathers.
Pro Tip 2/3Generational Distance
'Forefather' implies a distant past, not a recent ancestor like a grandfather.
The traditions left by our forefathers are still followed centuries later.
Pro Tip 3/3Male Ancestors
Although 'forefather' can refer to both genders, it traditionally signifies male ancestors.
Inherited skills, such as craftsmanship, are often attributed to our forefathers.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Respect
Use 'forefather' to express respect for ancestors' historical achievements or struggles.
We owe our modern rights to the vision of our forefathers.
Pro Tip 2/3Generational Distance
'Forefather' implies a distant past, not a recent ancestor like a grandfather.
The traditions left by our forefathers are still followed centuries later.
Pro Tip 3/3Male Ancestors
Although 'forefather' can refer to both genders, it traditionally signifies male ancestors.
Inherited skills, such as craftsmanship, are often attributed to our forefathers.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Respect
Use 'forefather' to express respect for ancestors' historical achievements or struggles.
We owe our modern rights to the vision of our forefathers.
Pro Tip 2/3Generational Distance
'Forefather' implies a distant past, not a recent ancestor like a grandfather.
The traditions left by our forefathers are still followed centuries later.
Pro Tip 3/3Male 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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Jimmy Nelson: Gorgeous...
prior to this journey, and I didn't ever acknowledge him, I didn't ever appreciate him for the fact that I'm probably standing here today because of him. These people taught me that we are only who we are because of our parents and our grandparents and our forefathers going on and on and on before that,
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An optimistic look at...
that young people have as I mentioned young girls are in this younger generation they are the future and I am really really happy in and and hopeful that they will be change makers and they will improve this world they will fix what you know our forefathers in for
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History vs. Tamerlane...
where he is remembered as “Buyuk Babamiz” or “our great forefather.” And yet today in Europe, India, and much of the Middle East, he's remembered as a butcher. That’s more reflection of the success of his own propaganda than of the man himself.
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The Hidden Tomb PIPE...
contrary to the burial rites of the Egyptian pharaohs the kings of cotner appear to have no interest in preserving the physical remains of their ancestors but evidence suggests their bond to their forefathers was important to them
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Larry Brilliant: The...
It's an amazing phenomenon. All throughout the technology world, we're seeing young people bitten by this disease of sudden wealth syndrome. But they're using their wealth in a way that their forefathers never did.
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Is invisibility the...
modern social activist globalized YouTube Indonesia and local governments are managing to modify those for the life of our forefathers type Indonesia and actually it works pretty well now
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Anupam Mishra: The...
They are in front of you. The best civil engineers we had, the best planners, the best architects. We can say that because of them, because of their forefathers,
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How technology changes...
In these polarized times, I'd like to revive two words you rarely hear humility and forgiveness. When you judge the past, your ancestors, your forefathers,
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Moss Masters PIPE Yukon...
this is the forefathers installation I've already got a verdict of this bucket employing an ancient method used by woodsmen around the world the team
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LZ Granderson: The myth...
these elitists, if you will. Educated, well-dressed, some would dare say questionably dressed. Nonetheless, our forefathers, right?
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Jimmy Nelson: Gorgeous...
prior to this journey, and I didn't ever acknowledge him, I didn't ever appreciate him for the fact that I'm probably standing here today because of him. These people taught me that we are only who we are because of our parents and our grandparents and our forefathers going on and on and on before that,
Video examples
An optimistic look at...
that young people have as I mentioned young girls are in this younger generation they are the future and I am really really happy in and and hopeful that they will be change makers and they will improve this world they will fix what you know our forefathers in for
Video examples
History vs. Tamerlane...
where he is remembered as “Buyuk Babamiz” or “our great forefather.” And yet today in Europe, India, and much of the Middle East, he's remembered as a butcher. That’s more reflection of the success of his own propaganda than of the man himself.
Video examples
The Hidden Tomb PIPE...
contrary to the burial rites of the Egyptian pharaohs the kings of cotner appear to have no interest in preserving the physical remains of their ancestors but evidence suggests their bond to their forefathers was important to them
Video examples
Larry Brilliant: The...
It's an amazing phenomenon. All throughout the technology world, we're seeing young people bitten by this disease of sudden wealth syndrome. But they're using their wealth in a way that their forefathers never did.
Video examples
Is invisibility the...
modern social activist globalized YouTube Indonesia and local governments are managing to modify those for the life of our forefathers type Indonesia and actually it works pretty well now
Video examples
Anupam Mishra: The...
They are in front of you. The best civil engineers we had, the best planners, the best architects. We can say that because of them, because of their forefathers,
Video examples
How technology changes...
In these polarized times, I'd like to revive two words you rarely hear humility and forgiveness. When you judge the past, your ancestors, your forefathers,
Video examples
Moss Masters PIPE Yukon...
this is the forefathers installation I've already got a verdict of this bucket employing an ancient method used by woodsmen around the world the team
Video examples
LZ Granderson: The myth...
these elitists, if you will. Educated, well-dressed, some would dare say questionably dressed. Nonetheless, our forefathers, right?
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Quote examples
George Hamilton
American Actor
Democracy, if it meant what our forefathers said, that would be great, but unfortunately it's been corrupted by this funding and funding of campaigns. There's a much better way to do it. There could be a small amount of money given by every taxpayer to be dedicated to candidates.
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William Kingdon Clifford
English Mathematician
An atmosphere of beliefs and conceptions has been formed by the labours and struggles of our forefathers, which enables us to breathe amid the various and complex circumstances of our life.
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Samuel Butler
British Poet
A lawyer's dream of heaven: every man reclaimed his property at the resurrection, and each tried to recover it from all his forefathers.
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Francis Schaeffer
American Theologian
I have come to the conclusion that none of us in our generation feels as guilty about sin as we should or as our forefathers did.
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Herbert Hoover
American President
Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.
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Roh Moo-hyun
South Korean Politician
Let us make future generations remember us as proud ancestors just as, today, we remember our forefathers.
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Fletcher Knebel
American Author
Our forefathers made one mistake. What they should have fought for was representation without taxation.
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Raj Kundra
I never had any forefathers. I was never handed anything on a silver platter.
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Michael J. Knowles
American Author
My own forefathers arrived in America in 1620 on the Mayflower.
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Yahya Jammeh
Politician
Our forefathers used to live longer and healthy lives.
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George Hamilton
American Actor
Democracy, if it meant what our forefathers said, that would be great, but unfortunately it's been corrupted by this funding and funding of campaigns. There's a much better way to do it. There could be a small amount of money given by every taxpayer to be dedicated to candidates.
Quote examples
William Kingdon Clifford
English Mathematician
An atmosphere of beliefs and conceptions has been formed by the labours and struggles of our forefathers, which enables us to breathe amid the various and complex circumstances of our life.
Quote examples
Samuel Butler
British Poet
A lawyer's dream of heaven: every man reclaimed his property at the resurrection, and each tried to recover it from all his forefathers.
Quote examples
Francis Schaeffer
American Theologian
I have come to the conclusion that none of us in our generation feels as guilty about sin as we should or as our forefathers did.
Quote examples
Herbert Hoover
American President
Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.
Quote examples
Roh Moo-hyun
South Korean Politician
Let us make future generations remember us as proud ancestors just as, today, we remember our forefathers.
Quote examples
Fletcher Knebel
American Author
Our forefathers made one mistake. What they should have fought for was representation without taxation.
Quote examples
Raj Kundra
I never had any forefathers. I was never handed anything on a silver platter.
Quote examples
Michael J. Knowles
American Author
My own forefathers arrived in America in 1620 on the Mayflower.
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Yahya Jammeh
Politician
Our forefathers used to live longer and healthy lives.
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