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.
R
A person who originates or creates something.
She is recognized as the progenitor of modern dance.
translation
An ancestor from whom a person is descended.; A person who originates or creates something.
Word Forms
Plural
progenitors