predecessor
1. one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office) (Freq. 4) • Derivationally related forms: precede • Hypernyms: precursor, forerunner • Hyponyms: forefather 2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone • Syn: harbinger, forerunner, herald, precursor • Derivationally related forms: herald (for: herald), harbinger (for: harbinger) • Hypernyms: indication, indicant
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