progenitor

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Synonyms: primogenitor, progenitors, proveditor, progenital

Antonyms: primogenitor, progenitors, proveditor, progenital

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Noun

1. A [[forefather]], any of a person's [[direct]] [[ancestor]]s.
2. A person from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation…) are descended.
3. {{lb|en|biology}} An [[ancestral]] form of a [[species]].
4. {{lb|en|figuratively}} A [[predecessor]] of something, especially if also a [[precursor]] or [[model]].
5. {{lb|en|figuratively}} Someone who [[originate]]s something.
6. A [[founder]].

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