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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

progenitors

/ˌproʊdʒɪˈneɪtərz/ noun · British & US
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What does progenitors mean?

noun

People from whom a person or a group is descended; ancestors.

Example

"The company's founders were considered the progenitors of the modern tech industry."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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