Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forerunner
noun
/ˈfɔːrʌnər/
Definition
A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a predecessor.
Examples
- The forerunner of modern technology can be traced back to simple inventions in the early industrial era.
- In the sport of running, he was considered the forerunner to many gold medalists.
- Her achievements in the field of science were a forerunner for future female scientists.
Meaning
The term ‘forerunner’ generally refers to something that precedes or indicates the approach of something else.
Synonyms
- Precursor
- Predecessor
- Harbinger
- Pioneer
