primogenitor

UK
/ˌpraɪməʊˈdʒɛnɪtə/
US
/ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

Translations

primogenitornoun
primogenitors
pl
UK
/ˌpraɪməʊˈdʒɛnɪtə/
US
/ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/
The primogenitor of the family was a renowned explorer.
Прародитель семьи был известным исследователем.
The primogenitor of this species lived millions of years ago.
Предок этого вида жил миллионы лет назад.
Additional translations

Definitions

primogenitornoun
An ancestor, especially the earliest ancestor of a people; a forefather.
The ancient texts referred to the primogenitor of the tribe as a wise and powerful leader.
A person or thing regarded as the originator or founder of something.
Ada Lovelace is often hailed as the primogenitor of modern computer programming.