foregoer
Noun
Meaning
One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an ancestor' a progenitor.
A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going before to provide for his household.
One who forbears to enjoy.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
herald
advertiser
father
leader
parent
prototype
ancestry
grandfather
predecessor
ancestor
precursor
pioneer
forerunner
progenitor
antecedent
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