12 entries under antecedent topic. ×

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progenitor(noun, origin, kin, descent, background)
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predecessor(noun, kin, precede, ancestor)
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forebear(noun, origin, kin, descent, background)
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precursor(noun, origin, descent, background)
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primogenitor(noun, origin, descent, background)
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ascendant(noun, kin, precede, ancestor)
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forerunner(noun, origin, descent, background)
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dad(noun, person, individual, ancestor)
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founder(noun, originator, prototype, organizer)
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foregoer(noun, origin, descent, background)
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foremother(noun, origin, kin, descent, background)
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antecessor(noun, origin, descent, background)
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