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English noun: predecessor

1. predecessor (person) one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)


Broader (hypernym)forerunner, precursor


Narrower (hyponym)forefather

2. predecessor (communication) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone


Synonymsforerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor


Broader (hypernym)indicant, indication









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