Meaning of the word forerunner in English

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forerunner

US /ˈfɔːrˌrʌn.ɚ/
UK /ˈfɔːrˌrʌn.ɚ/

Noun

1.

something or someone that acts as an early and less advanced model for what will appear in the future, or a warning or sign of what is to follow:

Example:
Germany's Green party was said to be the forerunner of environmental parties throughout Europe.
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