CEFR C1

progenitor

noun

Meaning

An ancestor or parent, especially one from whom a lineage or line of descent has sprung.

Examples

The company's founder is considered the progenitor of its innovative culture.
This new species is believed to be a progenitor of modern dogs.

Synonyms: ancestor, forebear, predecessor, originator

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progenitor (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəʊˈdʒenɪtər/

Definition

An ancestor or parent, especially one from whom a lineage or line of descent has sprung.

Examples

The company's founder is considered the progenitor of its innovative culture.
This new species is believed to be a progenitor of modern dogs.
He traced his family history back to a distant progenitor in the 17th century.

How to Use progenitor

progenitor of (prepositional phrase): The original source or ancestor of something. — "The Roman Empire was the progenitor of many modern European legal systems."

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