Forebearer and Forebear

Forebearer

Forebearer noun - A person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent.
Usage example: villagers who still practice many of the customs of their forebearers

Forebear and forebearer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forebear" instead a noun "Forebearer".

Forebear

Forebear noun - A person who is several generations earlier in an individual's line of descent.
Usage example: his forebears came to America on the Mayflower

Forebearer and forebear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forebearer" instead a noun "Forebear".
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