Forerunner
Forerunner noun - One that announces or indicates the later arrival of another.
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Synonyms for Forerunner
Mentor and forerunner are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mentor" instead a noun "Forerunner".
Mentor
Mentor noun - A wise and trusted guide and advisor.
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Synonyms for Mentor
Forerunner and mentor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forerunner" instead a noun "Mentor".
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- The first two books of the The Forerunner Saga further deepened him, as the mentor who has some old wounds with humans, but still wants the best for all people, though they also complicated things by having him imprint a copy of himself upon the main hero.
Source: Generic Doomsday Villain - The Mentor: Bitterness-of-the-Vanquished, an ancient female Forerunner who was Didact's predecessor and his main teacher, plays a role in the war.
Source: Literature / Halo: Silentium
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