Meaning of the word forefather in English

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forefather

US /ˈfɔːrˌfɑː.ðɚ/
UK /ˈfɔːrˌfɑː.ðɚ/

Noun

1.

someone's relative who lived a long time ago:

Example:
Our forefathers fought for equal justice under the law.
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