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Forebears

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Definition

Forebears are ancestors or family members who came before us.

Synonyms & similar words

forebear forbear ancestors predecessors forefathers foremothers forerunners precursors progenitors forefamilies forefamilies forebodies foreparents foreelders forebeings forepeople forerunners forefamilies forekin forefathers foremothers forerunners

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