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n. one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

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n. anything that precedes something similar in time; "phrenology was an antecedent of modern neuroscience"

n. a person who rules or guides or inspires others

n. an officer in command of a military unit

n. a ruler who is unconstrained by law

n. directs the work of other

n. a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"

n. a horse used to set the pace in racing

n. someone who popularizes a new fashion

n. someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

n. someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

n. someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

n. a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

n. an old woman

n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

n. an ancestor in the direct line

n. a standard or typical example; "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father"

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