progenitor
pro
proʊ
prow
ge
ˈʤɛ
je
ni
ni
tor
tɜr
tēr
/pɹə‍ʊd‍ʒˈɛnɪtɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "progenitor"in English

Progenitor
01

a person from whom other offsprings are descended

Examples
The ancient civilization 's progenitors laid the foundation for the cultural traditions that endured for centuries.
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