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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

forebear

/fɔːrˈbiːər/ noun · British & US
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What does forebear mean?

noun

A person from whom one is descended; an ancestor. A person who is an ancestor of a particular family or group.

Example

"Her forebear was a famous explorer who sailed around the world."

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