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forefather meaning in Hindi

पूर्वज pūrvaj

/ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/US/ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/

forefather in Hindi: पूर्वज (pūrvaj). In English, forefather means an ancestor.

Hindi words for forefather

ancestor
पूर्वज pūrvaj

English meaning of forefather

  1. noun An ancestor.
  2. noun A cultural ancestor; one who originated an idea or tradition.

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Questions about forefather in Hindi

What is the meaning of forefather in Hindi?
Forefather in Hindi is पूर्वज (pūrvaj).
forefather का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Forefather: पूर्वज (pūrvaj).
What does forefather mean in English?
Forefather means an ancestor.

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