Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antecessor
Noun
an-teh-SEH-sor
Definition
A person who goes before or precedes another in a position or role.
Examples
- Her antecessor in the role had implemented several key policies that shaped the organization.
- The archaeologists discovered tools used by the antecessors of the current civilization.
- As an antecessor to the modern computer, the abacus played a vital role in early calculations.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who has held a certain position or function prior to someone else, often used in legal or historical contexts.
Synonyms
- Predecessor
- Forerunner
- Antecedent
