Synonyms for primogenitor

Most common

ancestor · progenitor

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   An initial ancestor.

Forms

Plural

primogenitors → ancestors, progenitors…

Example sentences

• ancestor Tom's ancestor was a member of a blacksmiths' guild.
• progenitor The progenitor of the human race was named Tom.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

ancestor³

10 letters

progenitor⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ancestor³ = 3 syllables).