foregoer

/fɔrˈɡoʊər/
noun
  1. A person who came before and set an example; a predecessor.
    • As a foregoer of modern democracy, she inspired many later leaders.
    • The scientist is considered a foregoer in the field of genetics.
    • The artist was a foregoer of the Impressionist movement.
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