Synonyms of antecessor
3 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for antecessor is precursor. Other synonyms of antecessor are predecessor and ancestor.
Synonyms and similar words for antecessor
nounA person or thing that precedes or goes before.
- precursor
- predecessorOne who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes...
nounA person from whom one is descended.
Opposite of antecessor
nounA person or thing that precedes or goes before.
nounA person from whom one is descended.
Meaning of antecessor
- noun A person or thing that precedes or goes before.
- noun A person from whom one is descended.
Questions about synonyms of antecessor
- What is another word for antecessor?
- Antecessor has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as precursor, predecessor and ancestor.
- What is the opposite of antecessor?
- The opposite of antecessor is successor. Other antonyms of antecessor are descendant.
- What does antecessor mean?
- Antecessor means a person or thing that precedes or goes before.
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