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Definition forerunner in American English

forerunner noun

[countable] noun
/ˈfɔrˌrʌnər/
1

an institution, custom, or thing that existed before a newer but similar thing

Example

Small country schools were forerunners of the modern public schools in most American towns.

Synonyms and related words
historical early date back to
2

an animal or plant that existed before an animal or plant that it is related to

Example

Tree shrews are believed to be forerunners of monkeys.

Synonyms and related words
alpine annual bean
Definition forerunner in American English