Forbears Meaning in English
word · lemma: forbear
Definition
People in your family who lived a long time before you, especially distant ancestors.
Usage & Nuances
'Forbears' is a formal, somewhat old-fashioned term, mostly used in writing or serious speech. More common alternatives are 'ancestors' or 'forebears' (with an added 'e,' which is used interchangeably). Rarely used in daily conversation.
Spanish: antepasados - ancestrosPortuguese (BR): antepassados - ancestraisPortuguese (PT): antepassados - ancestraisChinese (Simplified): 祖先 - 先人Chinese (Traditional): 祖先 - 先人Hindi: पूर्वजArabic: أسلافBengali: পূর্বপুরুষRussian: предкиJapanese: 祖先Vietnamese: tổ tiênKorean: 조상Turkish: atalarUrdu: آباؤ اجدادIndonesian: leluhur
Example Sentences
We honor the memories of our forbears.
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Our forbears built this old house.
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The traditions of their forbears live on today.
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She often wondered what life was like for her forbears.
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Researching your forbears can reveal surprising family stories.
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Many people feel a connection to the places their forbears came from.
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