Forefather
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先祖, 祖先
an ancestor from previous generations, especially further back than one's grandfather
例
Thomas proudly traced his family 's lineage back to his noble forefathers who had founded the estate centuries ago.
トーマスは、何世紀も前にその地所を設立した彼の高貴な祖先まで、彼の家族の系譜を誇らしげにたどった。
The dynasty 's power emanated from the mandate said to be received by the first forefather many generations past.
王朝の力は、何世代も前に最初の祖先によって受け取られたと言われる天命から発していた。
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先祖, 祖先
person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group
