noun as in strong fondness

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ancestors, forebears, originators

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Example:The ancestors of the tribe were skilled hunters and gatherers.

Definition:Those from whom one is descended; parents, grandparents, etc.

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Example:The forebears of this family were knights and warriors.

Definition:Ancestors; people or animals from whom a line of descent proceeds.

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Example:The originators of the modern Olympic Games were eager to celebrate athletic excellence.

Definition:The persons or things from which something first proceeds; the cause or source of something.

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