progenitor
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/prəʊˈdʒenɪtər/
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/prəʊˈdʒenɪtə(r)/
noun
R
An ancestor from whom a person is descended.
The ancient king is considered the progenitor of our royal family.
古代国王被认为是我们皇室的始祖。
R
A person who originates or creates something.
She is recognized as the progenitor of modern dance.
她被认为是现代舞蹈的创始人。
translation
祖先, 创始人
词形变化
Plural
progenitors