Definition of forefather

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  • forefather is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • forefather is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • forefather is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of forefather

  • the founder of a family (noun)

    Examples

    1. keep the faith of our forefathers

    Synonyms

    1. father
    2. sire
  • person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group (noun)

    Examples

    1. our forefathers brought forth a great nation

See definition of forefather in Merriam Webster