🚀forerunner

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

Meaning

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

Example Sentences

The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.

Synonyms

precursor, predecessor, pioneer, harbinger

Antonyms

successor, follower

Collocations

forerunner of, cultural forerunner, historic forerunner

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