forebears

Meanings

• noun

  Ancestors or predecessors of a family, group, or organization

  - "The forebears of the royal family can be traced back to the 12th century."
  - "The forebears of the current company were pioneers in the industry."

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Antonyms

afterbear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forebears
bears , chairs , repairs

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Variants

List of all variants of forebears that leads to same result
forbear , forbears , forebear , forebears

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'ancestors' in Old English, from for 'before' and bearn 'children'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'forebears' is also used in law to refer to the parties in a previous action or suit that gave rise to the present action.

2. In some Scandinavian countries, the term 'forebears' is used to refer to the ancestors of a person's father's side of the family.

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Related Concepts

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1. ancestors: The forebears are the ancestors of a particular family or group.

2. lineage: The forebears represent the lineage or genealogy of a family or organization.

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Culture

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In various cultures, forebears are revered and remembered through stories, rituals, and monuments. For instance, in some African cultures, ancestors are believed to have a direct influence on the lives of the living.

How to Memorize "forebears"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a family tree with the forebears at the top, representing the ancestors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forebears' with the concept of 'ancestors' or 'roots'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Forebears: Family Of Revered Ancestors Before Us' to remember the definition.

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