De voorouder
Example: Mijn voorouders kwamen uit Nederland in de 19e eeuw.
Definition
"De voorouder" refers to an ancestor, typically a person from whom one is descended, especially who lived several generations ago. It denotes a historical family member from the past, often significant in tracing lineage or heritage.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de voorouder" combines "voor," meaning 'before' or 'fore,' and "ouder," meaning 'parent.' It literally means 'fore-parent,' highlighting its role in referring to an ancestor or predecessor in a family line.
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"De voorouder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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