De voorouder
Example: Onze voorouders hebben veel invloed gehad op onze cultuur.
Definition
"De voorouder" refers to an ancestor, typically a person from whom one is descended, often several generations back. It commonly implies historical family members who have influenced or shaped the culture and lineage of their descendants.
Etymology
The word "de voorouder" comes from Dutch, combining "voor," meaning 'before' or 'in front of,' and "ouder," meaning 'parent.' Together, they literally signify 'fore-parent,' indicating someone who came before in the family line. Did you know that this term reflects the importance of lineage in many cultures?
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"De voorouder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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