forebear (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrˌber/
Definition
An ancestor, especially a direct lineal ancestor.
Examples
My forebears came from Ireland.
She traced her forebears back to the 17th century.
He felt a connection to his forebears through the family traditions.
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