antecessor

[an-tuh-ses-er]

antecessor Definition

• 1. a person who held a position or office before the current holder
• 2. an ancestor or forebear

Using antecessor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antecessor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The antecessor of the current CEO was well-respected in the company.

• Example

  The antecessors of modern humans lived thousands of years ago.

• Example

  He researched his family tree and discovered his antecessors were from Ireland.

antecessor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for antecessor

• predecessor
• forerunner
• forebear
• ancestor

Antonyms for antecessor

• successor
• descendant

Phrases with antecessor

• in the footsteps of one's antecessors

  following the example or tradition of those who came before

  Example

  As a politician, he aimed to follow in the footsteps of his antecessors who had made positive changes in their communities.

• antecessors and descendants

  all the people who came before and after a particular person or group

  Example

  The museum exhibit traced the history of the town through the stories of its antecessors and descendants.

• antecessor species

  an extinct species that is believed to be an ancestor of a modern species

  Example

  Scientists have identified several antecessor species that are thought to have evolved into modern humans.

Origins of antecessor

from Latin 'antecessor', meaning 'predecessor'

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Summary: antecessor in Brief

'Antecessor' [an-tuh-ses-er] refers to a person who held a position or office before the current holder, or an ancestor or forebear. It can be used to describe both people and species, as in 'The antecessors of modern humans lived thousands of years ago.' Phrases like 'in the footsteps of one's antecessors' and 'antecessors and descendants' use the term to denote following traditions and tracing lineage, respectively.