한 가문이나 민족의 이전 세대에 속하는 사람으로, 주로 남성 조상을 의미함.
A person from an earlier generation of a family or ethnic group, typically a male ancestor.
예문:
"The ancient traditions were passed down to us by our forefathers."
"He felt a deep connection to the land where his forefathers had farmed for centuries."
특정 운동, 학문 분야 또는 사상의 초기 지도자나 혁신가.
A person who was an early leader or innovator in a particular movement, field of study, or ideology.
예문:
"Adam Smith is often regarded as one of the forefathers of modern economics."
"The forefathers of the civil rights movement paved the way for future generations."