noun Download 🔗Share A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors. Examples : "The family history traced their love of music back to their progenitors, who were traveling musicians in the 1800s. " family history person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An individual from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation...) are descended. Examples : "Abraham alias Ibrahim is the progenitor of both the Jewish and Arab peoples." family history person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An ancestral form of a species. Examples : "Scientists believe that dinosaurs were the progenitors of modern birds. " biology organism family history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model. Examples : "ARPANET was the progenitor of the Internet." history family person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Someone who originates something. Examples : "The Wright brothers are considered the progenitors of modern aviation. " person family history organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A founder. Examples : "The progenitors of the United States established a government based on principles of freedom and equality. " family history person group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading